noun
pharmacy
FAR-muh-see/ˈfɑːrməsi/
The science and practice of preparing and dispensing medicines.
The pharmacist practices pharmacy by counting tablets into a medicine vial.
Etymology
Greek pharmakeia could denote a healing or harmful medicine. In English, the word moved from medical treatment to the practice of preparing and dispensing medicines, then to the place where that work is done.
In context
there's a pharmacy close to where i live
More examples
- A degree in pharmacy prepares students for work with medications.
- Accurate measurements are essential in the practice of pharmacy.
- He teaches pharmacy at the university.
Forms
pharmacist noun — A professional who prepares and dispenses medicines.
Similar words
- pharmaceutics
- Focuses specifically on formulating medicines into usable dosage forms.