dosage

• Substantif désignant la quantité mesurée ou la portion déterminée d'une substance, comme un médicament ou une radiation, administrée ou absorbée en une seule fois.

A noun referring to the amount or measured portion of a substance, such as a medicine or radiation, administered or absorbed at one time.

1. Quantity of active agentB2formalmedical

   The amount of a substance or radiation taken in or absorbed at one time.

   Dose (quantité d'agent actif)

   • The recommended dosage of the medication is 500 mg per day.
   • Radiation dosage must be carefully monitored during treatment.
   • The doctor adjusted the dosage based on the patient's weight.

   Synonymesdose

2. Measured portion of medicineB2formalmedical

   A specific measured amount of medicine taken at a single time.

   Dose de médicament

   • Take one dosage of the syrup every six hours.
   • The pharmacist explained the correct dosage for the child.
   • Do not exceed the prescribed dosage without consulting your doctor.

   Synonymesdose