drug overdose — A dangerous condition caused by taking too much of a drug or medication, which can result in serious illness or death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A dangerous condition caused by taking too much of a drug or medication, which can result in serious illness or death
Pronunciation (IPA): /drʌɡ ˈoʊvərdoʊs/
Korean meaning: 약물이나 의약품을 과다복용하여 발생하는 위험한 상태, 심각한 질병이나 사망을 초래할 수 있음
Korean pronunciation: 드러그 **오**버도스
Example Sentences
- The college student thought energy drinks were harmless until he had a caffeine overdose during finals week.
- My grandmother almost had a vitamin overdose because she thought 'if one pill is good, ten must be amazing!'
- The hospital has a special protocol for treating drug overdose cases in the emergency room.
drug overdose
NOUN//drʌɡ ˈoʊvərdoʊs//
A dangerous condition caused by taking too much of a drug or medication, which can result in serious illness or death
A dangerous condition caused by taking too much of a drug or medication, which can result in serious illness or death
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overdose는 'over(과도하게)' + 'dose(용량)'가 결합된 단어로, 적정 용량을 초과한다는 의미에서 유래되었습니다.
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“The college student thought energy drinks were harmless until he had a caffeine overdose during finals week.”
“My grandmother almost had a vitamin overdose because she thought 'if one pill is good, ten must be amazing!'”
“The hospital has a special protocol for treating drug overdose cases in the emergency room.”
“I had a chocolate overdose last night - I ate three candy bars and felt like I needed medical attention!”
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