Megadose
//ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A dose of drug or vitamin far exceeding the normal or recommended amount, and usually given intentionally. Compare overdose.
"[F]rom biblical times [...] to modern times when men are served megadoses of vitamin E for breakfast, women too have been interested in the potency of popular potions."
- 2 an exceptionally large dose, as of a drug or vitamin. wordnet
Verb
- 1 To dose (a patient) with a very large amount of a drug. transitive
- 2 To dose with a very large amount of (a drug). transitive
Example
More examples"[F]rom biblical times [...] to modern times when men are served megadoses of vitamin E for breakfast, women too have been interested in the potency of popular potions."
Etymology
From mega- + dose.
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