prescribed (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /prɪˈskraɪbd/
Definition
Officially advised or ordered a medicine or treatment for a patient.
Examples
The physician prescribed a course of antibiotics for the infection.
She was prescribed a low-sodium diet to manage her blood pressure.
He followed the dosage prescribed by his doctor precisely.
How to Use prescribed
- prescribe for (prepositional phrase)
- To officially advise or order a treatment for a patient. — "The doctor prescribed a new medication for his condition."
- prescribe that (collocation)
- To officially order or state that a particular action or outcome must occur. — "The regulations prescribe that all employees must wear safety gear."
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