Die Dosierung
Example: Die Dosierung des Medikaments muss genau beachtet werden.
Definition
"Die Dosierung" in medicine refers to the precise amount and frequency at which a medication or substance is administered to achieve the desired therapeutic effect while minimizing side effects. It is crucial to follow the correct dosage to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Etymology
The word "die Dosierung" originates from the German verb "dosieren," meaning to dose or measure out. It traces back to the Latin word "dosis," meaning 'a giving' or 'portion,' which itself comes from the Greek "dosis," meaning 'a giving' or 'a portion.' Did you know? The concept of dosing has been essential in medicine since ancient times to control the effects of drugs.
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"Die Dosierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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