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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About five milligrams of that chemical, which is the main psychoactive component in marijuana, will make the occasional weed user feel a light buzz.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2025
At higher doses, such as 1,000 milligrams, this amount can drop to about 50%.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Nov. 2025
This sleep aid by Life Time combines 300 milligrams of magnesium with ashwagandha and L-theanine.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Clinicians typically recommend two-milligram supplements, however.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2025
At higher doses, such as 1,000 milligrams, this amount can drop to about 50%.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Nov. 2025
This sleep aid by Life Time combines 300 milligrams of magnesium with ashwagandha and L-theanine.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Clinicians typically recommend two-milligram supplements, however.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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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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