apothecary

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apothecary
n. pharmacist, druggist


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Apothecary
Apothecary ( or ah-POTH-i-kerry) is an historical name for a medical practitioner who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physicianssurgeons and patients — a role now served by a pharmacist.In addition to pharmacy the apothecary also offered general medical advice and a range of services that are now performed solely by other specialist practitioners, such as surgery and midwifery. Apothecaries often operated through a retail shop, which in addition to ingredients for medicines, would also sell tobacco and patent medicines.
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apothecary
Noun
1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
(synonym) pharmacist, druggist, chemist, pill pusher, pill roller
(hypernym) health professional, health care provider, caregiver
(hyponym) pharmacologist, pharmaceutical chemist


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Apothecary
(n.)
One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.
  

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Apothecary
rendered in the margin and the Revised Version "perfumer," in Ex. 30:25; 37:29; Eccl. 10:1. The holy oils and ointments were prepared by priests properly qualified for this office. The feminine plural form of the Hebrew word is rendered "confectionaries" in 1 Sam. 8:13.

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