milligram

noun

mil·​li·​gram ˈmi-lə-ˌgram How to pronounce milligram (audio)
: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ gram see Metric System Table

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The tolerable upper limit of magnesium supplements in women is 350 milligrams. Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Experts recommend taking no more than 1 milligram of melatonin per day. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Depo-Provera is extremely high dose—150 milligrams. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 My first infusion was 50 milligrams for 90 minutes, and over time increased to 95 milligrams over 75 minutes, with the addition of magnesium to alleviate anxiety. Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for milligram

Word History

Etymology

French milligramme, from milli- + gramme gram

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milligram was in 1797

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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

milligram

noun
mil·​li·​gram ˈmil-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce milligram (audio)
: 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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