overdosage
UK/'əuvə'dəusidʒ/US/'әjvә'dәjsidʒ/
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Definitions
n.
The taking of too large a dose of a drug; an excessive dose
用药过量；过量剂量
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedover-excessively, above
+
dosegive
+
-ageaction, state, collection
=overdosage
over- (too much) + dos(e) + -age = the state of dosing too much. A more technical synonym of 'overdose.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
The label warns against accidental overdosage.
- 2.
Symptoms of overdosage include nausea and dizziness.