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dose
/ˈdoːze/
a measured amount of medicine or drug
Il medico mi ha prescritto una dose di antibiotici.
The doctor prescribed me a dose of antibiotics.
Medicine
Medical
a specific quantity of a substance, especially a medicine or drug, to be taken at one time
Devi prendere una dose ogni dodici ore.
You need to take a dose every twelve hours.
In medical contexts, 'dose' refers to the precise amount of medication administered.
informal
a portion or amount of something, often used in a general sense
Mi serve una dose di caffè per svegliarmi.
I need a dose of coffee to wake up.
In informal contexts, 'dose' can refer to any amount of something, not just medicine.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Medical vs. Informal Use
Be mindful of the context when using 'dose'. In medical settings, it refers to precise medication amounts, while informally, it can mean any portion.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dosis', from Greek 'dosis', meaning 'a giving' or 'a portion'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'dose' is commonly used in medical contexts but can also be used informally to refer to any amount of something.
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