quantum sufficit

Latin phrase

quan·​tum suf·​fi·​cit ˌkwän-təm-ˈsə-fə-ˌkit How to pronounce quantum sufficit (audio)
: as much as suffices : a sufficient quantity
abbreviation qs
used on medical prescriptions to indicate that the amount is to be determined by the pharmacist

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“Quantum sufficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20sufficit. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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