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pharmacist

nounmasculine/fɐɾ.mɐˈsɛ.ti.ku/high

far·ma·cé·ti·co

Definition

A professional specialized in the preparation, dispensing, and control of medicines; also refers to the science of pharmacy.
The pharmacist checked the prescription carefully.
She studied to become a pharmacist.
Common collocations
hospital pharmacistresponsible pharmacistpharmaceutical industrypharmacy assistant

Etymology

Do grego 'pharmakeutikos', de 'pharmakon' (remédio, droga).

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