Example: El médico ajustó la dosis del medicamento para mejorar el tratamiento.
Definition
"La dosis" refers to the specific quantity of a medicine or drug that is prescribed or taken at one time to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. It is often adjusted by medical professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment.
The term "la dosis" comes from the Greek word 'dosis,' meaning 'a giving' or 'a portion.' It entered Spanish through Latin, retaining its original sense related to measured quantities, especially in medicine. Did you know that the concept of 'dosis' has been crucial since ancient times for safe medication administration?
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"La dosis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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