megadose

noun
mega·​dose | \ ˈme-gə-ˌdōs How to pronounce megadose (audio) \

Definition of megadose

: a large dose (as of a vitamin)

Examples of megadose in a Sentence

He took megadoses of vitamin C.

Recent Examples on the Web

The play encapsulated so many of the defining football characteristics Bernard brought to the Bengals that year (and years since): elusivity, creativity, electricity, relentlessness and a megadose of fun. Paul Dehner Jr., Cincinnati.com, "No. 4 Cincinnati Bengals play of last 30 years: Gio Bernard spins Dolphins in circles," 27 June 2018 Perhaps a megadose of LSD, or a shroom trip, or one more ayahuasca ceremony will finally heal me. Stuart Leach, Washington Post, "He just wanted a new prescription. He ended up in the psych ward instead.," 25 Mar. 2018 Arkansas’ protocol calls for a 500-miligram megadose of midazolam. Washington Post, "Arkansas executions raise questions again about sedative," 26 Apr. 2017 The network has been turning politics into sport for nearly 20 years: Zucker just gave the model a megadose of steroids. New York Times, "The 4.9.17 Issue," 21 Apr. 2017

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First Known Use of megadose

1971, in the meaning defined above

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megadose

noun

English Language Learners Definition of megadose

US : a large amount of medicine, vitamins, etc. : a large dose

megadose

noun
mega·​dose | \ -ˌdōs How to pronounce megadose (audio) \

Medical Definition of megadose

: a large dose (as of a vitamin)