gelcap

noun

Definition of gelcapnext
as in dosage

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Recent Examples of gelcap This was the way of things, this desperate religious surge, Mecca in a gelcap. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 These capsules are similar to gelcap pills and deliver enormous amounts of THC in a small package. — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
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  1. dosage
  2. dose
  3. bolus
Noun
  • Strong dosages of antimicrobial drugs and aggressive management of brain swelling can help treat someone who has become infected.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The exact mechanism by which the kidneys process a multivitamin depends entirely on the ingredients, multivitamin type, dosage, and formulation.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of dosage
Noun
  • Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This year’s Venice festival is already shaping up to include a large dose of politics with the addition of Israel-Gaza doc NAZA and the inclusion of Russian film DAU.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dose
Noun
  • Unlike the older standard of care, which requires a 60-minute infusion, TNKase can be administered in a single five-second bolus.
    — TIME Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
  • There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of bolus

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“Gelcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelcap. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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