noun
posology
Posology (noun) means the study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
noun
1
The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
2
In the works of English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832): the study of quantity; mathematics.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek πόσος (pósos, “how much?”) + -ology (suffix indicating a branch of learning).
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What is the meaning of posology?
"posology" (noun) means the study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
What are the different meanings of posology?
"posology" has 2 main meanings: 1. The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages; 2. In the works of English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832): the study of quantity; mathematics.