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over the counter
coun·ter 1 C0684200 (koun′tər)adj. Contrary; opposing: moves and counter moves on the checkerboard.n.1. One that is an opposite.2. Sports A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.3. Sports A fencing parry in which one foil follows the other in a circular fashion.4. A stiff piece of leather around the heel of a shoe or boot.5. Nautical An overhanging portion of a ship's or boat's stern extending from the water line up to the transom.6. Printing The depression between the raised lines of the face on a piece of type.v. coun·tered, coun·ter·ing, coun·ters v.tr.1. To meet or return (a blow) by another blow.2. To move or act in opposition to; oppose.3. To offer in response: countered that she was too busy to be thorough.v.intr. To move, act, or respond so as to be in opposition.adv.1. In a contrary manner or direction.2. To or toward an opposite or dissimilar course or outcome: a method running counter to traditional techniques.
[Middle English countre, from Old French contre, from Latin contrā; see counter-.]
count·er 2 C0684200 (koun′tər)n.1. A flat surface on which money is counted, business is transacted, or food is prepared or served.2. Games A piece, as of wood or ivory, used for keeping a count or a place.3. a. An imitation coin; a token.b. A piece of money.Idioms: over the counter1. Without being listed or available on an officially recognized stock exchange but in trade by direct negotiation between buyers and sellers: bought stocks over the counter.2. Without a doctor's prescription being legally required: cold medicine that is available over the counter. under the counter In an illegal or surreptitious manner; illicitly: arrested for selling prescription drugs under the counter.
[Middle English countour, from Anglo-Norman counteour, from Medieval Latin computātōrium, countinghouse, from Latin computāre, to calculate; see count1.]
count·er 3 C0684200 (koun′tər)n. One that counts, especially an electronic or mechanical device that automatically counts occurrences or repetitions of phenomena or events.
over the counter
over the counter1. Of a medicinal product, not requiring a doctor's prescription to be purchased. Often hyphenated. I thought the infection was serious, but I just needed an over-the-counter cream. It wasn't until 1985 that this medication was available over the counter.2. Of stocks, negotiated directly between buyer and seller, without being listed on an official stock exchange. He was offering an incredible price, so we just sold the stocks over the counter.See also: counter, overover the counterFig. [of medication bought or sold] without a prescription. (Hyphenated when prenominal. See also under the counter.) This is a good product. You can buy it over the counter. I don't put much trust in over-the-counter medications.See also: counter, overover the counter by ordinary retail purchase, with no need for a prescription or licence.See also: counter, overover the ˈcounter goods, especially medicines, for sale over the counter can be bought without written permission from a doctor: These tablets are available over the counter.See also: counter, over over the counter1. Without being listed or available on an officially recognized stock exchange but in trade by direct negotiation between buyers and sellers: bought stocks over the counter.2. Without a doctor's prescription being legally required: cold medicine that is available over the counter.See also: counter, overEncyclopediaSeecounterover the counter
over-the-counter adjective Referring to a medical drug or device that can be purchased by a consumer without a doctor’s prescription.Patient discussion about over the counterQ. What are some good non-prescription lotions for psoriasis A. from some reason- bathing in the "dead sea" in Israel helps psoriasis. i know they sell mud from the dead sea in malls all over the U.S. try it- could be useful. Q. question about frobmyagia what meds can i take over the counter i can take for the pain sometimes its hard to tell the chest pain from the fromyagia pain. i hurt so bad.A. Except for drugs, other things you can try include aerobic exercise as well as strength exercise, salt bath or biofeedback, although these have less evidence for their effectiveness. Of course, before you start any exercise program, consult your doctor first so you could make it right.
You can read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fibromyalgia.html and here: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/pain/treatment/061.printerview.html
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Q. Does anyone know an over the counter alternative to Lovaza, omega-3 acid ethyl esters? too expensive at Dr A. there are all sort of companies that sell Omega-3, i buy from a company named Alsepa, but there are dozens of companies. but don't be tempted to buy a very cheap one, because they can be less purified. More discussions about over the counterLegalSeeCounterOver the Counter
Over-the-Counter MarketDescribing a security or trade that does not occur on an exchange. Very often, the OTC market includes securities that are very small and do not trade on an exchange because they do not meet market capitalization requirements. OTC securities may theoretically be traded informally (one may stand on a street corner and sell his/her stocks), but the term usually refers to securities traded through a dealer network.Over the CounterThe market for securities issued by companies usually not listed on any stock exchange. Over the counter (OTC) trading is the principal market for U.S. government and municipal bonds.AcronymsSeeOTC |