Definition of Overdose
Overdose
o·ver·dose
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
To take an excessive amount of a substance, especially a drug, into the body.
e.g. The patient was rushed to the hospital after a suspected overdose of painkillers.
(verb)
to take an excessively large dose of a drug, or to administer an excessively large dose of a drug to someone;
e.g. It might be better to give babies a very small dose at first so that you don't overdose them.
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