milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
ˈmi-lə-ˌgram 
: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ gram see Metric System Table
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One large egg provides 169 milligrams (mg) of choline.
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 25 June 2024
Per serving: 137 calories, 12 grams protein, 4 grams fat (27 percent calories from fat), 1.3 grams saturated fat, 13 grams carbohydrate, 50 milligrams cholesterol, 386 milligrams sodium, 1 gram fiber.
—Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
Clinical trials have shown that cranberry pills need at least 36 milligrams (mg) of PAC to work against UTIs.13
Many cranberry supplements also contain a combination of other ingredients that may boost their ability to fight UTIs.
—Joni Sweet, Health, 1 June 2024
Authorities have said as little as two milligrams of fentanyl can provide a lethal dose.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 25 June 2024
Per serving: 137 calories, 12 grams protein, 4 grams fat (27 percent calories from fat), 1.3 grams saturated fat, 13 grams carbohydrate, 50 milligrams cholesterol, 386 milligrams sodium, 1 gram fiber.
—Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
Clinical trials have shown that cranberry pills need at least 36 milligrams (mg) of PAC to work against UTIs.13
Many cranberry supplements also contain a combination of other ingredients that may boost their ability to fight UTIs.
—Joni Sweet, Health, 1 June 2024
Authorities have said as little as two milligrams of fentanyl can provide a lethal dose.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
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milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
ˈmil-ə-ˌgram
: a weight equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ gram see metric system
Medical Definition
milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
variants
or chiefly British milligramme
: one thousandth of a gram
—abbreviation mg
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