dose

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈdōs/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time

2 Definition

the quantity of radiation administered or absorbed

3 Definition

a portion of a substance added during a process

4 Definition

an amount of something likened to a prescribed or measured quantity of medicine

Example Sentences
  • a dose of scandal
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

a gonorrheal infection

2 Definition

to give a dose to

3 Definition

to divide into doses

Example Sentences
  • dose a medicine
4 Definition

to treat with an application or agent