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Definition of megadose
megadose
/ˈmɛɡəˌdoʊs/
meg · a · dose
Plural:megadoses
•Past Simple:megadosed
•Past Participle:megadosed
•Present Participle:megadosing
megadose Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
An exceptionally large dose of a substance, especially a vitamin, dietary supplement, or drug, far exceeding the standard or recommended daily allowance.
Example
"The nutritionist warned that taking a daily megadose of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to toxicity in the liver."
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1
To take or administer an exceptionally large dose of a vitamin, supplement, or drug.
Example
"Some people megadose on vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, despite mixed clinical evidence."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Megadose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/megadose