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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
  • Strong dosages of antimicrobial drugs and aggressive management of brain swelling can help treat someone who has become infected.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Symptoms can also shift over time, so doctors may use several medicines or dosages.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dosages
Noun
  • Russia's ministry of foreign affairs posted on X that preparations for overseas voting in Russia’s State Duma elections are nearly complete.
    — Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Political analyst Abraham Kuol Nyuon, dean of the University of Juba graduate college, said the leadership change could further complicate preparations, including voter registration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of preparations
Noun
  • Researchers have documented similar practices across the industry, even for injectable weight-loss drugs that typically require a physical exam and other precautions before beginning treatment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Landmark legislation designed to alert consumers to where their drugs were made is headed for a full Senate vote, but safety experts say the transparency bill has been stripped of two of its most critical provisions.
    — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of drugs
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