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posology

Pronunciation: /pəˈsɒlədʒi/

Definition of posology

noun

[mass noun] rare
  • the part of medicine concerned with dosage.

Derivatives

posological

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒsəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from French posologie, from Greek posos 'how much' + -logia (see -logy)

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