posology
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ə noun
the branch of pharmacology dealing with the determination of dosage.
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po·sol·o·gist, noun
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posology (pəˈsɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the branch of medicine concerned with the determination of appropriate doses of drugs or agents | |
| [C19: from French posologie, from Greek posos how much] | |
| posological | |
| —adj | |
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Posology
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Medical Dictionary
posology po·sol·o·gy (pə-sŏl'ə-jē, pō-)
n.
The medical or pharmacological study of the dosages of medicines and drugs.
po'so·log'ic (pō'sə-lŏj'ĭk) adj.
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