English Explanatory Dictionary

megadose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dose of drug or vitamin far exceeding the normal or recommended amount, and usually given intentionally. Compare overdose.
verb
  1. To dose (a patient) with a very large amount of a drug.
  2. To dose with a very large amount of (a drug).

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs/ /ˈmɛɡəˌdoʊs/

Word forms

megadose megadoses megadosing megadosed

Etymology

From mega- + dose.

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