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pharmacy

phar·macy

UK/ˈfɑːməsi/ US/ˈfɑɹməsi/ fairly common

noun

1.

the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Middle English pharmacy, borrowed from Middle French pharmacie (“the art of creating drugs; a drug, especially a laxative”), from Old French farmacie, from Medieval Latin pharmacia, from Ancient Greek φαρμακεία (pharmakeía, “the use of drugs”), from φάρμακον (phármakon, “a drug, charm, enchantment”), of uncertain but likely Pre-Greek origin. Attested since late 14th century.

Phrases

  • community pharmacy
  • compounding pharmacy
  • hospital pharmacy
  • retail pharmacy

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