posology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
  2. In the works of English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832): the study of quantity; mathematics.

Pronunciation

/pəʊˈsɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /pə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-posology.wav /pəˈzɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Word forms

posology posologies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πόσος (pósos, “how much?”) + -ology (suffix indicating a branch of learning).

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