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What does the medical terminology combining form -dosis mean?

The combining form -dosis in medical terminology means "a dose" or "a giving". It comes from the Greek word "dosis", meaning "a giving" or "a portion".

Here are some examples of medical terms using the combining form -dosis:

* Dosage: The amount of a medicine to be taken at one time.

* Overdosage: An excessive amount of a medicine.

* Posology: The branch of medicine concerned with the dosage of drugs.

* Antidosis: A remedy for a poison.

* Dosing: The act of administering a medicine in a specific amount.

The combining form "-dosis" is commonly used in medical terms related to the administration and effects of medications.

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