Dispensary (Noun)
Meaning
Clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The community health center has a dispensary where low-income patients can receive affordable medication and medical supplies.
- A registered nurse was in charge of managing the hospital's dispensary and ensuring that all medications were properly stored and dispensed.
- The clinic's dispensary provided essential medications to treat a range of conditions, from diabetes to hypertension.
- At the disaster relief center, a mobile dispensary was set up to provide medical supplies and emergency care to affected residents.
- The dispensary at the university health center offered confidential medical services, including free HIV testing and STI treatment, to all students.