milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
ˈmi-lə-ˌgram 
: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ gram see Metric System Table
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Participants in both studies received a weekly dose of 10 or 15 milligrams of Zepbound or placebo for one year.
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Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Participants in both studies received a weekly dose of 10 or 15 milligrams of Zepbound or placebo for one year.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
By consuming small amounts of cannabis, typically 1 to 2.5 milligrams of THC, individuals can experience mood-enhancing effects without feeling intoxicated.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Zoom in: In the new year, NoDa is also launching three THC seltzer flavors, offered in 5 and 10 milligrams.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
ˈmil-ə-ˌgram
: a weight equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ gram see metric system
Medical Definition
milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
variants
or chiefly British milligramme
: one thousandth of a gram
—abbreviation mg
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