macrodose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A relatively large dose of (something, such as a drug or radiation), particularly as contrasted with a microdose.
verb
  1. To take a relatively large dose of (something, particularly a drug), particularly as contrasted with microdosing.

Pronunciation

/ˈmækɹoʊˌdoʊs/

Word forms

macrodose macrodoses macrodosing macrodosed

Etymology

From macro- + dose; contrast microdose.

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