supplementation
Americannoun
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the act or process of supplementing.
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the state of being supplemented.
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something that supplements.
Etymology
Origin of supplementation
First recorded in 1850–55; supplement + -ation
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There are also unanswered questions about the long-term safety of D-serine supplementation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Earlier experiments have also suggested that the relationship may work in both directions, with D3 supplementation sometimes reducing D2-derived metabolites.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Researchers writing in a linked editorial say more rigorous and well-powered trials are still needed to determine whether supplementation might benefit people at especially high risk.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
They suggest, "Preoperative vitamin D supplementation in breast cancer patients with vitamin D levels below 30 nmol/L may have a role in modulating postoperative pain."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
It closely follows the wording of the text and does not necessitate any forced supplementation.
From The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya Sacred Books of the East, Volume 1 by George Thibaut
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