German word

Dosis

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdoːzɪs/

Meaning

  • feminine noundose

Example

Die Dosis des Medikaments beträgt fünf Milligramm.

The dose of the medication is five milligrams.

Illustration for Dosis (dose)

More examples

Die Erhaltungsdosis wird nach den Blutwerten angepasst.

The maintenance dose is adjusted according to the blood test results.

Core concept

One precisely measured portion of medicine marked by a number and a unit such as milligrams.

Common phrases

  • Startdosis

    starting dose

  • Erhaltungsdosis

    maintenance dose

  • Dosis anpassen

    adjust the dose

Similar words

Dose: A metal or plastic container, especially for food or drinks.
Dosierung: The amount and frequency specified for giving medicine.
Menge: The amount or total quantity of something.
Gabe: A single amount of medicine given in medical treatment.

Definition in German

Dosis gibt die Menge an, die bei einer einzelnen Gabe oder Einnahme eines Medikaments verabreicht wird.

Word origin

The German noun Dosis comes through Latin dosis from ancient Greek dosis, formed from a verb meaning to give.

Usage tips

  • Dosis names the amount per administration, whereas Dosierung usually refers to the broader dosing instructions or schedule.

Other meanings

  • dosagenoun
  • single dosenoun

Related words

  • Dosierungdosagenoun
  • dosierendoseverb
  • Dosisberechnungdose calculationnoun

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