Why does RX mean prescription?

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How does that happen that RX means prescription?

2007-02-08 04:30:04 · 2 answers · asked by truck_apac 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

its latin abbreviation but i forget now what

2007-02-08 04:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's an alchemical sign for "to take."
Lots of astronomical and alchemical symbols are used in medicine, which is an ancient art.

2007-02-08 12:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋