signature

signature /sig·na·ture/ (-chur) the part of a prescription that gives directions as to the taking of the medicine.

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sig·na·ture (sgn-chr)

n.

The part of a physician's prescription containing directions to the patient.

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signature

[sig′nəchər]

Etymology: L, signare, (sig) to mark

(in pharmacy) a part of a prescription containing instructions to the patient about dosage and manner and frequency of administration.

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signature,

n See signa.

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signature

that part of a drug prescription that gives directions to be followed by the patient in its use.

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root signature

see root signature.

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signature

Medtalk Any highly specific pattern that defines a substance of interest–eg, chemical, protein, DNA, as being unique; the term is often used interchangeably with 'fingerprint' Vox populi See Digital signature, Electronic signature.