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    Farmacéutico (en. Pharmacist)

    /faɾ.maˈθeu.ti.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person dedicated to the preparation and dispensing of medicines.
    The pharmacist reviewed the prescription before handing it over.
    El farmacéutico revisó la receta antes de entregarla.
    Health professional who advises on the use of medications.
    The pharmacist recommended an analgesic to me.
    El farmacéutico me recomendó un analgésico.

    Etymology

    From the Greek φαρμακευτικός (pharmakeutikós), meaning 'related to medicines.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on-call pharmacist
    Pharmacist who works at specific hours to handle emergencies.
    farmacéutico de guardia
    consult the pharmacist
    To ask for advice or information from a pharmacist.
    consultar al farmacéutico
    pharmaceutical prescription
    Document that prescribes medications to patients.
    receta farmacéutica

    Related Words

    medication
    Substance used to treat or prevent diseases.
    medicamento
    pharmacy
    Establishment where medications and other health products are sold.
    farmacia
    toxicologist
    Specialist in the study of the effects of toxic substances.
    toxicólogo

    Slang Meanings

    pill pusher
    Refers to a pharmacist who writes prescriptions without control.
    Se refiere a un farmacéutico que hace recetas sin control.
    bot
    Colloquial term to refer to a pharmacist or a pharmacy.
    Término coloquial para referirse a un farmacéutico o a la farmacia.
    keep it simple
    Phrase that pharmacists say when it comes to simple medications.
    Frase que los farmacéuticos dicen cuando se trata de medicamentos simples.