The word "prescribed" generally means something that has been officially advised, ordered, or set by someone in authority, such as a doctor or a law.

Medical Usage

In medicine, "prescribed" usually refers to a doctor or qualified practitioner advising and authorizing the use of a specific treatment or medication for a patient, often in writing. For example, a doctor might prescribe antibiotics for an infection.

General Usage

Outside of medicine, "prescribed" can also mean something set by rule, law, or order, such as "prescribed rules" or "prescribed procedures." In this sense, it means formally laid down or imposed as a requirement by an authority.

Summary Table

Context| Meaning
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Medical| Ordered or authorized by a healthcare provider 124
General/legal| Set by rule, law, or authority 253

In both contexts, "prescribed" indicates something that must be followed or used as directed by an authority.