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).