L'ordonnance
Example: Le médecin a donné l'ordonnance pour les médicaments nécessaires.
Definition
"L'ordonnance" in medicine refers to a written prescription given by a doctor authorizing a patient to obtain specific medications or treatments. It guides pharmacists on what drugs to dispense and ensures proper medical supervision for the patient's health needs.
Etymology
The word "l'ordonnance" comes from the Old French 'ordonance', derived from the Latin 'ordinatio', meaning 'arrangement' or 'order'. Originally, it referred to an official order or decree, which evolved to mean a doctor's formal written instruction for medication. Did you know that the term reflects the idea of 'putting things in order,' just like a prescription organizes treatment?
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"L'ordonnance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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