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o·ver·pre·scribe  audio  (vr-pr-skrb) KEY 

VERB:
o·ver·pre·scribed, o·ver·pre·scrib·ing, o·ver·pre·scribes
VERB:
intr.
To prescribe an excessive amount of a medication.
VERB:
tr.
To prescribe (a medication) in excess of the amount needed.


OTHER FORMS:
over·pre·scription  (-skrpshn) KEY (Noun)


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