posology
English
/pəʊˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/, /pəˈzɑ.lə.dʒi/
noun
Definitions
- (countable) The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
- (uncountable) In the works of English philosopher (1748–1832): the study of quantity; mathematics.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek πόσος (how much).
Origin
Ancient Greek
πόσος
Gloss
how much
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Cognates and derived terms
- posologic English
- posological English
- posologically English
- posologie Dutch, Flemish
- πόσος Ancient Greek
- *kʷoti Proto-Indo-European
- πόσος Greek (modern)