posology

po·sol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-sol-uh-jee, poh-]
- /pəˈsɒl ə dʒi, poʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-sol-uh-jee, poh-]
- /pəˈsɒl ə dʒi, poʊ-/

Definitions of posology word

noun posology the branch of pharmacology dealing with the determination of dosage. 1
noun posology the branch of medicine concerned with the determination of appropriate doses of drugs or agents 0
noun posology the scientific study of drug dosages 0

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Origin of posology

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < Greek póso(s) how much + -logy

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Parts of speech for Posology

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posology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for posology

noun posology

druggist — a person who compounds or prepares drugs according to medical prescriptions; apothecary; pharmacist; dispensing chemist.

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