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dose

 

[dษ™สŠs ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

medical

A specified quantity of a medicine or drug taken at one time.

Synonyms

amount, measure, quantity.

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Word Description / Examples
dose

Used primarily in medical or pharmacological situations to refer to a specific amount of medicine or drug to be taken at one time.

  • Make sure to take the correct dose of your medication to avoid side effects.
  • The doctor prescribed a higher dose of antibiotics.
quantity

Typically used in formal or technical contexts to refer to a precise or specific number or amount of something, which can often be counted.

  • The quantity of ingredients required is listed in the recipe.
  • There is a limited quantity of tickets available for the concert.
amount

Commonly used in everyday situations to refer to a total quantity or number of something that is not countable.

  • Please add the right amount of sugar to the coffee.
  • She spent a large amount of money on clothes.
measure

Used in contexts where an exact size, amount, or degree of something needs to be determined, often using instruments or tools.

  • Use a ruler to measure the length of the table.
  • We need to measure the room before buying new furniture.

Examples of usage

  • Take one dose of this medication every 4 hours.
  • The doctor prescribed a high dose of antibiotics.
Context #2 | Noun

drug use

A lethal quantity of a poisonous substance.

Synonyms

fatal quantity, lethal amount.

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dose

Typically used in medical or pharmaceutical settings to refer to the amount of medication or substance that should be taken at one time.

  • The doctor prescribed a daily dose of 500 milligrams.
lethal amount

Similar to 'fatal quantity', this term refers to the amount of a substance that can cause death. It is often used in scientific studies and discussions about toxicity.

  • The scientist measured the lethal amount of the toxin in the lab.
fatal quantity

Used to describe a specific amount of a harmful substance that can cause death. This term has a negative connotation and usually appears in discussions about poisons or drugs.

  • Ingesting even a small fatal quantity of this substance can be life-threatening.

Examples of usage

  • The victim ingested a fatal dose of cyanide.
  • Be careful not to overdose on this medication.
Context #3 | Verb

administering medicine

To give a specified amount of a medicine or drug to someone.

Synonyms

administer, give, prescribe.

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dose

Use 'dose' again to talk about a particular quantity of medicine, especially in informal settings.

  • I forgot to take my dose this morning
  • She needs her daily dose of vitamins
administer

Use this word in formal or medical situations when describing the act of giving a medication or treatment.

  • The nurse will administer the vaccine to the patients
  • The medication was administered intravenously
give

This word is used in general contexts when talking about handing or providing someone with medication or treatment.

  • Can you give her the medicine at lunchtime? The teacher gave each student a vitamin pill
prescribe

Use this word when a doctor or a qualified professional officially recommends a specific medication or treatment to a patient.

  • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection
  • He was prescribed painkillers after the surgery

Examples of usage

  • The nurse will dose you with pain medication.
  • Make sure to dose the patient correctly.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'dosis', which means 'a giving'.
  • It entered the English language during the 14th century primarily used in medical contexts.
  • The use of 'dose' to refer to a specific quantity became more common around the 19th century.

Science

  • In pharmacology, how a drug works can depend significantly on the dose given.
  • Overdosing can lead to serious health effects, while underdosing may not provide the intended benefit.
  • Different people's bodies may require different doses, highlighting the importance of personalized medicine.

Psychology

  • The concept of a 'dose' can also refer to behavioral interventions, where a 'dose' can be the specific amount of therapy or support someone receives.
  • Psychotropic drugs, which affect mood and behavior, can have widely varying 'doses' for different individuals based on sensitivity.

Pop Culture

  • The term has made its way into music and film, with songs and films focusing on love or experiences that can be seen as a metaphorical 'dose' of emotions.
  • Popular phrases like 'a dose of reality' imply a necessity for a true or sobering experience.

Literature

  • Classical literature often uses 'dose' to describe quantity, particularly in relation to life's challenges and blessings.
  • In modern writing, fictional characters might refer to a 'dose of adventure' when embarking on significant life-changing journeys.

Translations

Translations of the word "dose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dosis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dawka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ (ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†, ryล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์šฉ๋Ÿ‰ (bog-yonglyang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุนุฉ (jurสฟa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรกvka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‚้‡ (jรฌliร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ doza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ (doza)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dosis

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,580, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.