rescribe

/ˈrɛskraɪb, ˈriːskraɪb/

Definitions

1. verb

to write or prescribe (something) again, or to restore a previous prescription or order

“The doctor rescribed the medication after reviewing the patient’s test results.”

2. verb

to write or prescribe (something) in a new way, or to rewrite or reissue a previous prescription or order

“The pharmacist rescribed the medication with new instructions for the patient.”

3. noun

a new or revised prescription or order

“The doctor wrote a new rescript for the medication after the patient’s condition changed.”

Synonyms

  • reissue
  • renew
  • revoke

Antonyms

  • cancel
  • nullify