dosage
gb/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/ us/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
quantity
1
amount and schedule of medicine
the amount of medicine you should take, and sometimes how often you should take it
用法パターン：
[dosage of + medicine]; [dosage for + patient/condition]; adjust/increase/reduce [the dosage]
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse dosage with dose. A dose is often one amount taken at one time; dosage often refers to the prescribed amount and frequency.
類義語
dose (often means one specific amount taken or given at one time)
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amount (more general and less medical)
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quantity (more general and more formal)
コロケーション
recommended dosage
|correct dosage
|daily dosage
|dosage instructions
|dosage level
|maximum dosage
|low dosage
|high dosage
|adjust the dosage
|reduce the dosage
テーマ
medicine
|health
|pharmacology
例文
- The doctor lowered the dosage because the medication was making her tired.
- Always check the recommended dosage before giving cough medicine to a child.
- The dosage may need to be adjusted for patients with kidney problems.
学習者向け例文
- Do not take more than the recommended dosage.
- My doctor changed my dosage yesterday.
名詞
technical
C1
quantity
2
measured amount of exposure
a measured amount of a chemical, radiation, or similar thing that is used or received
用法パターン：
[dosage of + substance/radiation]; [radiation/chemical dosage]
よくある間違い：
In everyday English, dose is more common than dosage for radiation or chemical exposure.
類義語
dose (more common and less formal in many contexts)
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exposure (especially for radiation or harmful substances received)
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amount (general word without the technical sense)
コロケーション
radiation dosage
|chemical dosage
|dosage level
|dosage rate
|safe dosage
|high dosage
|low dosage
|chlorine dosage
|pesticide dosage
|monitor the dosage
テーマ
science
|health
|chemistry
|environment
例文
- Workers wear badges that measure their radiation dosage.
- The correct chlorine dosage keeps the pool safe without irritating swimmers' skin.
- Too high a dosage of fertilizer can damage young plants.
学習者向け例文
- The lab measured the radiation dosage.
- Use the correct chemical dosage.
文法
辞書形
dosage
IPA
GB/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
US/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
音節・強勢
dosage （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (dosage)
活用形
Noun
- Base: dosage
- Plural: dosage, dosages
表現
dosage and administration
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ ˈænd ædmˌɪnɪstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
label section for use
the part of medicine information that tells you the dose and how to use the medicine
例文
- See the Dosage and Administration section for information about missed doses.
- The label's Dosage and Administration instructions vary by age and weight.
- Doctors should consult the Dosage and Administration information before prescribing the drug.
dosage form
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
technical
physical form of medicine
the form a medicine comes in, such as a pill, liquid, or injection
例文
- The drug is available in several dosage forms, including tablets and an oral solution.
- A cream may be a better dosage form for treating a skin rash.
- Children often need a liquid dosage form because they cannot swallow tablets.
dosage instructions
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
directions for taking medicine
the instructions that tell you how to take a medicine
例文
- Read the dosage instructions carefully before taking the antibiotic.
- The bottle has clear dosage instructions for children and adults.
- If the dosage instructions are confusing, call your doctor.
dosage regimen
1/dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪmɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
planned medicine schedule
a plan for how much medicine to take and when to take it
例文
- The specialist designed a dosage regimen that would reduce side effects.
- Patients should not change their dosage regimen without medical advice.
- The study compared two different dosage regimens for the same drug.
recommended dosage
1/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛndɪd dˈoʊsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
advised amount to take
the amount of medicine that you are told is safe or correct to take
例文
- Never exceed the recommended dosage on the label.
- The recommended dosage for adults is two tablets every six hours.
- Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure about the recommended dosage.