Definition

A very large amount of a drug or vitamin taken at one time.

Example

The doctor recommended a megadose of vitamin C to help boost my immune system.

Conversation

I heard some people take a megadose of vitamins to boost their health.

Really? That sounds a bit extreme to me.

Yeah, but some say it helps them feel more energetic.

I guess it depends on the person, but I prefer sticking to regular doses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megadose → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning great or large) and "dose" (from Latin "dosis", meaning a given quantity). The word "megadose" refers to a large or excessive quantity of a substance, typically a drug or vitamin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning 'great' or 'large' and 'dose' meaning a quantity — so a megadose is a great quantity of something.

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