boluses

noun

plural of bolus
as in doses

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  1. doses
  2. dosages
Noun
  • The team's doctor administered treatment doses according to height, with a standardized measuring tape against the wall to help determine the dose.
    — William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026
  • One study suggested that patients should be prescribed three or four doses, as well as an additional dose in case it’s needed.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Definition of doses
Noun
  • Having entered the Anesthesiologist Assistant program in May, the twins are now securing airways through intubation, calculating delicate medication dosages, and tailoring anesthesia to patients with chronic conditions.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Young children can rapidly outgrow dosages for important medications or miss the chance to manage a condition with physical therapy before needing surgery.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dosages
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