noun
- an extremely large dose of a vitamin, drug, or other substance, typically much higher than the recommended amount
Usage: medical
verb
- to take or administer an extremely large dose of a vitamin, drug, or other substance
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor warned against taking a megadose of vitamin C.
- Some athletes illegally megadose with performance-enhancing drugs.
- A megadose of caffeine can cause serious health problems.
- The study examined the effects of megadose vitamin therapy.
- She decided to megadose with zinc supplements during flu season.
- The patient accidentally took a megadose of his medication.
- Researchers are studying whether megadose treatments are effective.