De openbaar apotheker
Example: De openbaar apotheker helpt mensen met medicijnen in de winkel.
Definition
"De openbaar apotheker" refers to the pharmacist who works in a public pharmacy, assisting people by dispensing medications and providing advice on their proper use in a retail setting.
Etymology
The term "de openbaar apotheker" comes from Dutch, where "openbaar" means public and "apotheker" means pharmacist. It literally translates to 'the public pharmacist,' highlighting the role of the pharmacist serving the general public in a community pharmacy. Did you know? The word 'apotheker' traces back to the Greek 'apothēkē,' meaning 'storehouse,' reflecting the pharmacist's original role as a keeper of medicinal supplies.
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"De openbaar apotheker" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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