Doses: meaning, definitions and examples

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doses

 

[ หˆdษ™สŠsษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A quantity of medicine to be taken or applied at one time.

Synonyms

amount, measure, quantity

Examples of usage

  • He was instructed to take two doses of the medication daily.
  • The doctor prescribed a higher dose of antibiotics to treat the infection.
Context #2 | Noun

drug use

A measured amount of a substance to be taken at one time.

Synonyms

hit, portion, quantity

Examples of usage

  • He took a large dose of the drug and experienced severe side effects.
  • The recommended dose for this medication is one tablet per day.
Context #3 | Verb

administering medicine

To give a dose of medicine to someone.

Synonyms

administer, give, prescribe

Examples of usage

  • The nurse doses the patients with their prescribed medication.
  • The doctor doses the children with the flu vaccine.

Translations

Translations of the word "doses" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doses

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคพเค•เฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dawki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ไธŽ้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dosis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dozlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์šฉ๋Ÿ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกvky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรกvky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‚้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odmerki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะทะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dozalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dosis

Etymology

The word 'doses' originated from the Latin word 'dosis', which means 'a giving or gift'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a specific quantity of medicine or substance to be taken at one time. The concept of dosing has been integral to the field of medicine for centuries, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and safety of treatments. Today, dosing remains a fundamental aspect of healthcare, with precise measurements and administration guidelines being essential for proper medical care.

See also: dosage, doze.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,198, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.