megadose

American

[meg-uh-dohs] / ˈmɛg əˌdoʊs /

noun

a dose many times the usual amount, as of a vitamin or drug.

megadose British

/ ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs /

noun

a very large dose, as of a medicine, vitamin, etc

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Etymology

Origin of megadose

First recorded in 1970–75; mega- + dose

Example Sentences

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In addition, some natural sweeteners can cause an intestinal reaction, due to the megadose of fiber provided.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Written in a tone so conversational you can practically hear it in your ear, “You Are Ketchup” feels like a megadose of straight advice from a muso-mentor who’s been there.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2022

The poor health of both men, their lawyers said, could make it difficult for them to respond during a consciousness check after a megadose of midazolam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2017

But when lab mice are given a megadose of a chemical, it could overwhelm their natural repair systems.

From Time Magazine Archive

The best medicine for any actor is a hit, and Driving Miss Daisy, which received nine Oscar nominations, more than any other picture released in 1989, has given her a megadose of Hollywood penicillin.

From Time Magazine Archive

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