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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When paramedics arrived, McClain was injected with 500 milligrams of ketamine to sedate him.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
In clinical trials, 85% of people taking 5 milligrams of tirzepatide (sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro) saw meaningful weight loss, compared to 91% of those at a 15-milligram dose.2
Lau said some people may just need a higher dose of GLP-1 medication for their body to start responding to it.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2024
For example, a person who trafficked more than 14 milligrams of fentanyl could face ten to thirty years or life in prison — a Class A felony, the most severe felony classification in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The state Department of Justice said two milligrams of fentanyl can result in overdose and potentially death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
However, people might not turn to eggs as a way to protect their bone health—after all, eggs are not rich in calcium, containing just 24 milligrams, or about 2% of adults’ recommended daily intake.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
This supplement includes about 500 milligrams total omega-3s from algae, with 308 milligrams of DHA per serving and 154 milligrams of EPA.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Lowering your salt intake The American Heart Association’s ideal daily sodium limit is 1,500 milligrams per day for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure, and no more than 2,300 milligrams daily.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Adults need about 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day.2 Read on to learn what non-dairy foods are high in calcium.
—Christine Mattheis, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
In clinical trials, 85% of people taking 5 milligrams of tirzepatide (sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro) saw meaningful weight loss, compared to 91% of those at a 15-milligram dose.2
Lau said some people may just need a higher dose of GLP-1 medication for their body to start responding to it.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2024
For example, a person who trafficked more than 14 milligrams of fentanyl could face ten to thirty years or life in prison — a Class A felony, the most severe felony classification in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The state Department of Justice said two milligrams of fentanyl can result in overdose and potentially death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
However, people might not turn to eggs as a way to protect their bone health—after all, eggs are not rich in calcium, containing just 24 milligrams, or about 2% of adults’ recommended daily intake.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
This supplement includes about 500 milligrams total omega-3s from algae, with 308 milligrams of DHA per serving and 154 milligrams of EPA.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Lowering your salt intake The American Heart Association’s ideal daily sodium limit is 1,500 milligrams per day for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure, and no more than 2,300 milligrams daily.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Adults need about 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day.2 Read on to learn what non-dairy foods are high in calcium.
—Christine Mattheis, Health, 30 Mar. 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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