noun

dosage

dosage

The doctor adjusted the dosage of the medicine.

The doctor adjusted the dosage of the medicine.

Follow the recommended dosage on the bottle.

Follow the recommended dosage on the bottle.

the dosage of ((sth.)) The dosage of this medicine is two pills.

Synonyms: amount, quantity, measure

From 'dose' + the suffix '-age', indicating an amount or action. 'Dose' itself comes from Greek 'dosis' (a giving).

Think of 'dose' + 'age'. The correct dosage of medicine often depends on a person's age.

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