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dispensary

nounmasculinetécnico/diʃ.pẽ.ˈsa.ɾju/low

dis·pen·sá·ri·o

Definition

An establishment, usually linked to a health or charitable institution, where medicines, basic medical care, or other aid are provided, often free or at low cost.
The mission set up a dispensary to treat the local villagers.
She worked as a nurse in a busy city dispensary.
Common collocations
medical dispensarycharity dispensary

Etymology

Do latim 'dispensarium' (local onde se distribui).

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