bolus

Definition of bolusnext

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Recent Examples of bolus Within that bolus of bureaucratic bloviation are approximately 280 tax expenditures — also known as loopholes — that can be used by eligible taxpayers to legally reduce their tax burden. — Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The wearable, fully disposable device provided adjustable basal and bolus insulin for up to three days for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2024 Could infusing an extra bolus of these cells do more harm than good? — Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024 With Caravan Tech’s innovative tracking system utilizing bolus and ear tag technology, livestock movements can be monitored in real-time, enabling rapid response to disease outbreaks. — Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 18 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for bolus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolus
Noun
  • Most high risk drugs have a narrow range of a beneficial dose, and concentrations beyond this can cause significant harm to the patient.
    — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Neither the initial nor the backup dose of pentobarbital worked.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This article was revised to correct the initial Zyprexa dosage given to Marjorie Tingley.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The study was double-blinded — the subjects and researchers did not know which treatment or dosage participants received.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Bolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolus. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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