pilules

noun

plural of pilule
as in doses

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  1. doses
  2. dosages
  3. preparations
  4. drugs
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
  • The company intends to develop implants that deliver different dosages of semaglutide, allowing a patient and their doctor to select which one is best to switch to after an injection or a pill.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • The Lineup Cycling Frog beverages consist of strong, vibrant flavors, real juices and varying dosages from sustainable, no-spray hemp.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of dosages
Noun
  • The demonstrator is currently undergoing final preparations for its first flight in New York.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
  • Manchester City will take a surprisingly strong squad to Hong Kong and South Korea for the latest step in their pre-season preparations as the Enzo Maresca era kicks into gear.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of preparations
Noun
  • According to investigators, authorities believe a 32-year-old woman who died from an overdose had used drugs that were obtained from Muniz.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • No involvement of drugs or alcohol is suspected, and both drivers cooperated with the investigation, with neither cited for the collision.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of drugs
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