La recepta
Example: El metge va explicar la recepta per al nou medicament.
Definition
"La recepta" refers to a medical prescription issued by a doctor or authorized health professional that outlines the medication and dosage a patient should follow for treatment. It is an essential document for obtaining prescribed medicines at a pharmacy.
Etymology
The term "la recepta" comes from the Latin word 'recipere,' meaning 'to receive' or 'to take.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to refer specifically to a doctor's written instructions for medication, reflecting the idea of receiving treatment.
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"La recepta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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