microdosing
Americannoun
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the practice of taking or administering very small amounts of a psychoactive drug, such as cannabis, LSD, or psilocybin, to improve mood or enhance cognitive functioning, without hallucinogenic or other disorienting effects.
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the practice of administering a much smaller amount of a medicine than is normally used or prescribed.
Microdosing with lithium is being studied as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Etymology
Origin of microdosing
First recorded in 1965–70; microdos(e) ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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On the longevity conference circuit, attendees enjoy cold plunges amid talks of plasma replacement therapy and microdosing GLP-1s.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
With Mikey Day, she portrayed one of two college students who take a hard line against microdosing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2024
They’ve tried excess green tea, microdosing, or supplements in hopes that it will cure their depression.
From Slate • May 5, 2023
“It’s like microdosing being a rock star,” she says.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023
Some resist this prescriptive medical model by microdosing testosterone, with or without health care provider support.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2022
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