Megadose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megadose is a noun meaning A dose of drug or vitamin far exceeding the normal or recommended amount, and usually given intentionally. Compare overdose.
Meaning
A dose of drug or vitamin far exceeding the normal or recommended amount, and usually given intentionally. Compare overdose.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To dose (a patient) with a very large amount of a drug.
- (transitive) To dose with a very large amount of (a drug).
Example Sentences
[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.
Word Forms
- megadoses
- megadosing
- megadosed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overdose, overdosage, overdosing, overdoser, overmedication, overjolt.
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