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dis⋅pen⋅sa⋅ry

  [di-spen-suh-ree]
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–noun, plural -ries.
1. a place where something is dispensed, esp. medicines.
2. a charitable or public facility where medicines are furnished and free or inexpensive medical advice is available.
Origin:
1690–1700; < ML dispēnsāria storeroom, equiv. to L dispēns(āre) to dispense + -āria -ary
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dis·pen·sa·ry   (dĭ-spěn'sə-rē)   
n.   pl. dis·pen·sa·ries

  1. An office in a hospital, school, or other institution from which medical supplies, preparations, and treatments are dispensed.

  2. A public institution that dispenses medicines or medical aid.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: dis·pen·sa·ry
Pronunciation: dis-'pen(t)s-(&-)rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ries
: aplace where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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dispensary dis·pen·sa·ry (dĭ-spěn'sə-rē)
n.

  1. An office in a hospital or other institution from which medical supplies and medicines are dispensed.

  2. A public institution that dispenses medicines or medical aid.

  3. An outpatient department of a hospital.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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