Het recept
Example: De dokter gaf het recept voor de nieuwe medicatie mee.
Definition
"Het recept" in medicine refers to a written instruction from a doctor that authorizes a patient to obtain a specific medication or treatment from a pharmacy. It ensures the correct drug and dosage are provided for the patient's health condition.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het recept" originates from the Latin word 'receptum,' meaning 'received' or 'accepted.' It was initially used in medical contexts to denote a formula or prescription given by physicians. Did you know? The term evolved to mean the written instructions for medicines, maintaining its medical importance over centuries.
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"Het recept" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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