Meanings
a specified quantity of a medicine or drug taken at one time.
ایک مخصوص مقدار دوائی یا دوا کی جو اک بار لی جائے۔
خوراک
khorak
Common Collocations
- prescribed dose
- dosage amount
- high dose
Example Sentences
Always take the prescribed dose of your medication.
ہمیشہ اپنے دوا کی مقرر کردہ خوراک لیں۔
Hamesha apne dawa ki muqarrar kardi khorak lain.
Overdosing can lead to serious health issues.
زیادہ خوراک لینے سے سنگین صحت کے مسائل ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Zyada khorak lainay se sangin sehat ke masail ho sakte hain.
The doctor adjusted the dose based on the patient's response.
ڈاکٹر نے مریض کے جواب کی بنیاد پر خوراک کو ایڈجسٹ کیا۔
Doctor ne mareez ke jawab ki buniyad par khorak ko adjust kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'dose' as a 'dose of medicine' you take to feel better.
Picture a pill or a cup with medicine, symbolizing the amount you need to take.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوا معالجہ ہے، دوائی درد ہے
Dawa mu'aleejah hai, dawaai dard hai
Medicine treats, while the dose can bring pain.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dosis" — a portion or a dose
First known use: 14th century
The term 'dose' originated from Latin 'dosis', which means a portion or a prescribed quantity of a substance. It has been used in English since the 14th century.