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Eczane

Pharmacy

Beginnernoun

Definition

A shop that dispenses medicines.

Example

En yakın eczane nerede?

Where is the nearest pharmacy?

Etymology

'Eczane' is derived from Arabic 'صيدلية‎' (ṣaydaliyya), relating to places selling medicines, introduced during the Ottoman period.

How & Where It’s Used

'Eczane' is used in formal healthcare contexts and everyday conversations, recognized universally in urban areas.

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