Is there a shorter term or abbreviation used for the word 'prescription'?
2023-06-26
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Yes, the term 'Rx' is often used as an abbreviation for 'prescription'. This shorthand comes from a Latin word "recipe", which means "take". The term has been used in the medical community for a long time as way to save time and effort. When doctors write 'Rx' on a document, they're actually giving a directive to 'take' certain medications. So next time you see 'Rx' on a document from the doctor, remember it's just a shortened way of saying 'prescription'!
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