boluses

Definition of bolusesnext
plural of bolus

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Noun
  • Two doses are 86 percent effective at preventing mumps; a single dose is 72 percent effective.
    Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The vaccines are administered in two doses and are highly effective, with two doses being 97% effective while one dose is 93% effective.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Snow was adamant about showing the blood and needles in the film as well as footage of himself writhing in pain on hospital beds and the frustration of waiting hours for doctors to provide adequate dosages of pain medication that can help him.
    Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Trevor Wirtanen and Matt Wallace, co-owners of Oliphant Brewing, say some people – primarily experienced users – want the high dosages of THC.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Boluses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boluses. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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