gelcaps

noun

plural of gelcap
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
  • Limited manufacturing capacity has meant that many women are switching brands and dosages.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In theory, tailoring dosages to meet the body’s immediate needs could mitigate adverse consequences for their extended use.
    — Mike McRae August 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dosages
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“Gelcaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelcaps. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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