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/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The amount and frequency of a prescribed medication to be taken.
The doctor recommended a dosage of 500 mg every eight hours.
The measured quantity of a medicine or drug to be taken at one time.
Please ensure you do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
The administration of a drug or medication in prescribed quantities.
The dosage for the new pain reliever is different from the previous medication.
A specific amount of a substance, particularly in a medical context.
In clinical trials, the standard dosage was adjusted based on patient response.
Etymology
From French 'dosage', meaning the act of measuring doses.
Common Phrases and Expressions
therapeutic dosage:
the amount of a drug needed to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
overdosage:
taking more than the recommended amount of a drug.
dosage form:
the physical form of the drug, such as tablet, capsule, or injectable.
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Slang Meanings
big dose
He took a big dose of that supplement last night.
tiny dosage
That medication comes in a tiny dosage for kids.