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No. 7,580 in French

rx

"Rx" is not a French word; it is a shorthand in English often used to mean "prescription."

In a sentence

  • Je dois aller à la pharmacie pour chercher mon ordonnance (rx).

    I need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription (rx).

    Here, 'rx' is used as an abbreviation for 'prescription', commonly used in medical contexts.

  • Mon médecin a renouvelé mon rx pour les médicaments contre l'allergie.

    My doctor renewed my rx for allergy medications.

    In this sentence, 'rx' refers to the prescription details for specific medications.

  • Dans l'industrie pharmaceutique, rx désigne souvent les médicaments sur ordonnance.

    In the pharmaceutical industry, rx often refers to prescription drugs.

    Here, 'rx' is broadly used to indicate prescription medications or the concept of prescriptions in a professional context.

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