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The main discussion of these abbreviations in the context of drug prescriptions and other medical prescriptions is at List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions. Some of these abbreviations are best not used, as marked and explained here.
A packet or sachet is a small bag or pouch, made from paper, foil, plastic film or another type of packing material, often used to contain single-use quantities of foods or consumer goods such as ketchup or shampoo. Packets are commonly opened by making a small rip or tear in part of the package, and then squeezing out the contents.
Although its most usual definition is that listed under "packet" (see link above), a sachet / ˈ s æ ʃ eɪ / can also mean a small scented cloth bag filled with herbs, potpourri, or aromatic ingredients; [1] [2] or a small porous bag or packet containing a material intended to interact with its atmosphere; for example, desiccants are usually packed in sachets which are then placed in larger ...
This is a list of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, including hospital orders (the patient-directed part of which is referred to as sig codes).This list does not include abbreviations for pharmaceuticals or drug name suffixes such as CD, CR, ER, XT (See Time release technology § List of abbreviations for those).
term used for the snacks served with drinks before a meal. Literally "outside of the work". The French use apéritif to refer to the time before a meal and the drinks consumed during that time, yet "hors d'œuvre" is a synonym of "entrée" in French and means the first dish that starts a meal. At home in family circles it means more ...
The French term mignonnette originally referred to a sachet of peppercorns, cloves, and spices used to flavor liquids, but now means cracked pepper. While mignonette sauces may differ based on the type of vinegar, all contain pepper and shallots. [1] [2] [3]
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Tuesday on a bill supported by Republican President-elect Donald Trump to essentially ban transgender girls and women from competing in school ...
Bouquet garni of thyme, bay leaves, and sage, tied with a string A bouquet garni in cranberry sauce. The bouquet garni (French for "garnished bouquet"; pronounced [bukɛ ɡaʁni] [1] [2]) is a bundle of herbs usually tied with string and mainly used to prepare soup, stock, casseroles and various stews.