1. plural of bolus: rounded masses of chewed food ready to be swallowed
Usage: medical/biological
2. plural of bolus: large pills or doses of medicine
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient had difficulty forming proper boluses due to swallowing problems.
• The veterinarian administered several boluses to treat the sick cattle.
• Digestive enzymes help break down food boluses in the stomach.
• The nurse prepared multiple vitamin boluses for the morning medication round.
• Chewing thoroughly helps create smaller, more manageable boluses.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotic boluses to be given twice daily.