dose
Meaning
A dose refers to a specific quantity of a substance, typically a medication or drug, administered at one time, which is calibrated to achieve a desired therapeutic effect while minimizing potential adverse effects; it can also denote a measured quantity o
💡 The term "dose" is often misused in casual contexts to refer to any amount of a substance, but in scientific and medical contexts, it implies a carefully calculated and regulated quantity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
stood
by
the
kitchen
table
,
studying
the
leaflet
that
accompanied
her
prescription
to
ensure
she
followed
the
doctor's
instructions
.
She
measured
a
precise
dose
with
the
small
syringe
provided
and
hesitated
only
briefly
because
she
was
still
a
little
wary
of
side
effects
.
Before
taking
it
she
consulted
the
schedule
taped
to
the
fridge
,
having
agreed
with
her
physician
to
space
doses
evenly
throughout
the
day
.
The
ritual
reassured
her
:
preparing
the
medicine
carefully
,
noting
the
time
on
her
phone
,
and
checking
that
she
had
eaten
as
advised
.
If
any
unusual
symptoms
appeared
she
planned
to
contact
the
clinic
immediately
rather
than
adjust
the
dose
herself
.
Common Phrases
therapeutic dose
lethal dose
dose-response relationship
Synonyms
Related Words
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