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Posology (noun) means the branch of study concerned with drug dosages, in particular working out the correct dose.

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The branch of study concerned with drug dosages, in particular working out the correct dose.

"The posologies employed require careful clinical and electrical supervision, and the same anticoagulant measures as for electrical cardioversion are necessary." — Y. Grosgogeat, Cerebral Ischemic Accidents of Cardiac Origin (2012)

In the writings of the philosopher Jeremy Bentham, a term for the study of quantity, that is, mathematics.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Ancient Greek πόσος (pósos, “how much?”) plus -ology (a suffix indicating a branch of learning).

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What is the meaning of posology?

"posology" (noun) means the branch of study concerned with drug dosages, in particular working out the correct dose.

What are the different meanings of posology?

"posology" has 2 main meanings: 1. The branch of study concerned with drug dosages, in particular working out the correct dose; 2. In the writings of the philosopher Jeremy Bentham, a term for the study of quantity, that is, mathematics.