dose

(dōs)

1. a. A specified quantity of a therapeutic agent, such as a drug or medicine, prescribed to be taken at one time or at stated intervals.
   b. The amount of radiation administered as therapy to a given site.
2. An ingredient added, especially to wine, to impart flavor or strength.
3. An amount, especially of something unpleasant, to which one is subjected: a dose of hard luck.
4. Slang A venereal infection.

1. To give (someone) a dose, as of medicine.
2. To give or prescribe (medicine) in specified amounts.

Related Forms:

• dosˈer noun