microdose

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noun

mi·​cro·​dose ˈmī-krō-ˌdōs 

plural microdoses

: an extremely small dose

The province has shifted to making a microdose of the measles vaccine available for infants under age one who are not yet old enough for their first full vaccination but still at risk of severe measles complications.

—Jackie Carmichael

especially : a smaller than typical amount taken of a psychoactive substance (such as THC or LSD)

These self-experimenters take a very small amount of … LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Some claim the practice gives them access to joy, creativity and connection they can't get otherwise. This isn't a full-blown acid trip—or even close. If you see visions, it's not a microdose.

—Carla K. Johnson

There's no set definition for a microdose. But it's generally considered to be 1/5 to 1/20 of a recreational dose. A psilocybin microdose is typically about 0.3 grams of dried mushroom.

—Deanna Altomara

—sometimes used before another noun

microdose THC

microdose

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verb

variants or less commonly micro-dose

microdosed also micro-dosed; microdosing also micro-dosing; microdoses also micro-doses

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transitive + intransitive : to take or administer a very small amount of a drug and especially a psychoactive substance (such as THC or LSD) : to take or administer a microdose

Instead of throwing in the towel on the sleep aid, many people are now microdosing melatonin as an ideal way to use this supplement.

—Gayle Guyardo

A person who microdoses LSD typically takes about 10 micrograms, just a tenth or twentieth of the amount normally taken for a "trip," or psychedelic experience …

—Franziska Spiecker

At the start of the pandemic, I coped with my frayed nerves by exercising, meditating, even microdosing THC, all of which brought a modicum of relief.

—Annabelle Gurwitch

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transitive : to add a microdose to (something)

Their Terra Milk Chocolate Bites are crafted with sustainably-sourced cacao and microdosed with THC, offering just enough to feel the effects without overwhelming your senses.

—Matt Rozo

microdoser noun

plural microdosers

Word History

Etymology

Noun

micro- + dose entry 1

Verb

derivative of microdose entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1985, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for microdose

• adios
• adipose
• amylose
• bellicose
• cellulose
• centavos
• comatose
• diagnose
• grandiose
• granulose
• levulose
• overdose

Medical Definition

microdose

noun

mi·​cro·​dose ˈmī-krō-ˌdōs 

: an extremely small dose