Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underdose
Noun
/ˌʌndərˈdoʊs/
Definition
A dose that is less than the prescribed or intended amount.
Examples
- Taking an underdose of medication can lead to incomplete treatment of an illness.
- She realized she had an underdose after noticing no improvement in her symptoms.
- In clinical trials, an underdose can skew the results of a study.
Meaning
Underdose refers to administering too little of a drug or treatment, which can affect its effectiveness.
Synonyms
- Insufficient dose
- Subtherapeutic dose
- Low dose
