The dosage
Example: Dosage determines amount of medicine taken at one time
Definition
"The dosage" refers to the specific amount of medicine that is prescribed or recommended to be taken at one time or within a given period. It ensures the medicine's effectiveness and safety by controlling how much is administered to the patient.
Etymology
The word "dosage" comes from the French word 'dosage,' which derives from 'dose,' meaning a measured quantity of medicine. The term 'dose' originates from the Greek 'dosis,' meaning 'a giving' or 'a portion.' Did you know? The concept of dosage has been critical in medicine since ancient times, ensuring treatments are both safe and effective.
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"The dosage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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