Milligram

usgb/ˈmɪliɡræm/
noun

A unit of weight in the metric system that is one thousandth of a gram.

The doctor prescribed me medicine that is 500 milligrams.
Visual representation of "milligram" - A unit of weight in the metric system that is one thousandth of a gram

Often appears as...

  • 500 milligrams
  • milligram of salt
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Medical Dosage

Milligram is highly used in medicine to measure precise drug dosages.

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The label says to take 200 milligrams of ibuprofen every 8 hours.
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Nutritional Labels

Food and supplement labels often list micronutrient amounts in milligrams.

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This cereal contains 150 milligrams of iron per serving.
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Precision Importance

Use milligram when precision matters, like in scientific measurements.

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The solution requires 5 milligrams of this chemical.
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