pharmacist — A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːrməsɪst/
Example Sentences
- The pharmacist warned me not to mix energy drinks with my cold medicine, saying I might turn into a hyperactive zombie.
- My neighborhood pharmacist knows more about my health issues than my own mother does.
- The pharmacist spent 10 minutes explaining how to take vitamins, which was longer than my actual doctor's appointment.
pharmacist
NOUN[/ˈfɑːrməsɪst/]
A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs
Professional preparing medicines carefully
The pharmacist, like an artist and therapist, heals with precision
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'pharmakon' meaning 'drug' or 'medicine,' combined with the suffix '-ist' denoting a specialist or practitioner. In ancient Greece, the term referred to experts who prepared and administered remedies and herbal treatments.
Breakdown
pharma- (from Greek pharmakon, meaning drug or medicine) + -ist (suffix indicating a person who practices or specializes in a particular field).
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📝Examples
“The pharmacist warned me not to mix energy drinks with my cold medicine, saying I might turn into a hyperactive zombie.”
“My neighborhood pharmacist knows more about my health issues than my own mother does.”
“The pharmacist spent 10 minutes explaining how to take vitamins, which was longer than my actual doctor's appointment.”
“She decided to become a pharmacist after realizing she enjoyed helping people with their health concerns.”
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