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posology Definition

po·sol·ogy (pō säl′ə jē)

noun

Med. the scientific study of drug dosages

Etymology: Fr posologie < Gr posos, how much (< IE *kwoti < interrogative base *kwo- > who, what) + Fr -logie, -logy

posology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: Care should be exercised in treating infants, elderly patients and those with hepatic impairment ( see 4.2 Posology for dosage recommendations ).

Adjective modifier

  • recommended: The recommended posology of Rebif is 44 micrograms given three times per week by subcutaneous injection.

Modifies a noun

  • adult: Posology Adults: The recommended dose of Truvada is one tablet, taken orally, once daily.