pilule

noun

Definition of pilulenext
as in bolus

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  1. bolus
  2. dosage
  3. dose
  4. gelcap
  5. drug
Noun
  • Could infusing an extra bolus of these cells do more harm than good?
    ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024
  • With Caravan Tech’s innovative tracking system utilizing bolus and ear tag technology, livestock movements can be monitored in real-time, enabling rapid response to disease outbreaks.
    Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 18 May 2024
Definition of bolus
Noun
  • Adjust the dosage as needed, and refer to a veterinarian for specialized advice.
    Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • There is more variation in the size of Bes mugs than noted in the study, Bryan said, which could certainly have an impact on the dosage and purpose of the hallucinogens.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of dosage
Noun
  • With both Christmas and her birthday here, Lee is entitled to a double dose of wishes.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Then manufacturers upped the dose to the equivalent of 40 pills.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dose
Noun
  • Avodart is taken by mouth as a gelcap at a daily 0.5-mg dose.
    Elizabeth Boskey, Verywell Health, 5 June 2023
  • The general rules for Aleve dosage are: Take one tablet, caplet, gelcap or liquid gel every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
Definition of gelcap
Noun
  • The former and future president is planning to use tariffs to pressure other countries into addressing the influx of drugs entering the U.S. and addressing the ongoing migrant crisis.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, a review of studies on the use of immunosuppressive drugs called anti-TNF-α agents for IBD in a 2021 issue of BMC Gastroenterology found that remission occurred in only 45% percent of people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease after one year.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of drug
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