bolus in Portuguese
bolus in Portuguese is bolo, bolos — bolus means a small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine.
bolus in Portuguese
bolo
A round mass of something, especially of chewed food in the mouth or alimentary canal.
bolos
A single, large dose of a drug, especially one in that form.
What does "bolus" mean?
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noun A small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine.
"The food formed a bolus before being swallowed."
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noun A single large dose of a drug given all at once, rather than gradually.
"The nurse administered a bolus of insulin before the meal."
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bolus in a sentence
- The food formed a bolus before being swallowed.
- The nurse administered a bolus of insulin before the meal.
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What is "bolus" in Portuguese?
"bolus" in Portuguese is bolo, bolos. bolus means: A small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine.
How do you use "bolus" in a sentence?
Example: "The food formed a bolus before being swallowed." In Portuguese, "bolus" is bolo, bolos.
Are there other ways to say "bolus" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "bolus": bolo, bolos.
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