noun
bolus
BOH-luhs
Bolus (noun) means a small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine. Example: “The food formed a bolus before being swallowed.”
noun
1
A small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine.
"The food formed a bolus before being swallowed."
2
A single large dose of a drug given all at once, rather than gradually.
"The nurse administered a bolus of insulin before the meal."
How to use bolus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rounded lump, or in medicine, one concentrated dose given at once.
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Word forms
- Plural
- boluses, boli
- Third person singular
- boluses
- Past tense
- bolused
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Etymology
From Late Latin bōlus, "a lump," from Greek bôlos meaning "clod" or "lump."
Rhymes for bolus
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What does “bolus” mean?
The word “bolus” means a small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine. In plain terms, a rounded lump, or in medicine, one concentrated dose given at once.
How do you pronounce “bolus”?
“Bolus” is pronounced BOH-luhs (/ˈbəʊləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bolus” in a sentence?
Here is “bolus” used in a sentence: “The food formed a bolus before being swallowed.”
What part of speech is “bolus”?
“Bolus” is a noun.
Where does the word “bolus” come from?
The word “bolus” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin bōlus, "a lump," from Greek bôlos meaning "clod" or "lump.".
How many meanings does “bolus” have?
“Bolus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small rounded mass, especially of chewed food or medicine.
