milligram

[ mil-i-gram ]

noun
  1. a unit of mass or weight equal to one thousandth of a gram, and equivalent to 0.0154 grain. Abbreviation: mg

Origin of milligram

1
From the French word milligramme, dating back to 1800–10. See milli-, -gram2
  • Also especially British, mil·li·gramme .

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British Dictionary definitions for milligram

milligram

milligramme

/ (ˈmɪlɪˌɡræm) /


noun
  1. one thousandth of a gram: Symbol: mg

Origin of milligram

1
C19: from French

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Scientific definitions for milligram

milligram

[ mĭlĭ-grăm′ ]


  1. A unit of mass or weight in the metric system equal to 0.001 gram. See Table at measurement.

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