overdose — an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained about a garlic overdose after accidentally entering an Italian restaurant.
- Emergency services respond quickly to overdose cases.
- He suffered from an overdose of compliments and couldn't stop blushing.
overdose
NOUN[/ˈoʊvərdoʊs/]
an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
Close the bottle, save the rose from overdose
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Overdose emerged in early 20th-century medical terminology as a compound of 'over' (excess) and 'dose' (measured portion). The term originally described the administration of a drug quantity exceeding the prescribed therapeutic amount, initially used in clinical and pharmaceutical contexts.
Breakdown
over- (excess, beyond) + dose (measured portion or quantity). The prefix 'over' derives from Old English 'ofer' (above, across), while 'dose' comes from French 'dose' and ultimately Greek 'dosis' (giving, portion).
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📝Examples
“The vampire complained about a garlic overdose after accidentally entering an Italian restaurant.”
“Emergency services respond quickly to overdose cases.”
“He suffered from an overdose of compliments and couldn't stop blushing.”
“The warning label clearly states the risks of overdose.”
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