pharmacy

• Существительное, обозначающее искусство и науку приготовления и отпуска лекарств, а также магазин, где продаются такие лекарства и другие товары.

A noun referring to the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines, or a retail shop where such medicines and other articles are sold.

1. Science of preparing medicinesB2formal

   The field of study and practice focused on the preparation, formulation, and dispensing of drugs and medicinal products.

   Фармация

   • She studied pharmacy at the university for five years.
   • Advances in pharmacy have led to better drug formulations.
   • The history of pharmacy dates back to ancient civilizations.

2. Retail medicine shopA2formal

   A store where prescription and over-the-counter medicines, health products, and other items are sold.

   Аптека

   • I need to stop by the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.
   • The pharmacy on the corner is open 24 hours a day.
   • You can buy vitamins and first-aid supplies at the pharmacy.

   Синонимыapothecarydrugstore