La posologie
Example: Le médecin a expliqué la posologie exacte pour ce médicament.
Definition
"La posologie" refers to the precise set of instructions regarding the dosage and administration of a medication, including the amount, frequency, and duration of use, as explained by a healthcare professional to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Etymology
The term "la posologie" comes from the French prefix 'poso-' derived from the Greek 'posos' meaning 'how much,' combined with '-logie' meaning 'study of.' It literally means the study of dosage, emphasizing the importance of measuring the correct amount of medicine.
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"La posologie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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