The pharmacy
Example: The pharmacy sells medicine and health products
Definition
"The pharmacy" refers to a place where medicines and health-related products are dispensed and sold, often providing advice on their use. It serves as a health care facility for obtaining prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as in the phrase 'The pharmacy sells medicine and health products.'
Etymology
The term "the pharmacy" originates from the Greek word 'pharmakeia,' meaning the use of drugs or medicines. Over time, it evolved in Late Latin as 'pharmacia,' referring to the practice or science of preparing drugs. Did you know? The word 'pharmacy' is closely related to 'pharmacology,' the study of drugs' effects.
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"The pharmacy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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