"dosage" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

The quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time (synset 113794246)
is a type of: indefinite quantity - an estimated quantity

same as: dose
A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time (synset 103229941)
is a type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
subtypes:
- booster, booster dose, booster shot, recall dose - an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective
- draft, draught - a dose of liquid medicine
- hit - a dose of a narcotic drug
- lethal dose - the size dose that will cause death
- lozenge, pill, tab, tablet - a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
same as: dose