Dosage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The doctor carefully calculated the dosage of medication to ensure the patient received the correct amount.
- The instructions on the bottle specified the recommended dosage for adults and children.
- The nurse checked the dosage of the antibiotic before administering it to the patient.
- The study examined the effects of varying dosages of the new vaccine on different age groups.
- The pharmacist warned the patient about the risks of taking an overdose and explained the importance of following the prescribed dosage.
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Meaning 2
A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.