Search Dictionary
Definition of microdosing

microdosing

/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌdoʊ.sɪŋ/
mi · cro · dos · ing
Past Simple:microdosed
•
Past Participle:microdosed
•
Present Participle:microdosing
JUMP TO:

microdosing Lexical Profile

microdosing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice of taking minute, sub-perceptual quantities of a psychoactive or therapeutic substance to achieve cognitive, emotional, or physiological benefits without experiencing full intoxication or side effects.

Example

"Recent clinical studies have begun investigating whether microdosing offers measurable improvements in mood and focus beyond the placebo effect."

2

A pharmacological technique in drug development in which extremely small, sub-therapeutic doses of an experimental compound are administered to human subjects to study its cellular behavior and pharmacokinetics safely.

Example

"Pharmaceutical researchers use microdosing during early-stage trials to evaluate how a novel medication is metabolized in the human body."

Antonyms
View all antonyms for microdosing

• verb

1

To take or administer very small, sub-perceptual amounts of a drug or active substance (present participle of microdose).

Example

"The patient has been microdosing the prescribed medication under medical supervision to minimize gastrointestinal side effects."

Antonyms
View all antonyms for microdosing

• Nearby Words

microcredit
microcystin
microdose
microdosing
microeconomic
microeconomics
microeconomist

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microdosing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microdosing
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.