Definitions for: Dosage

[n] the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time

Webster (1913) Definition: Dos"age (d[=o]s"[asl]j), n. [Cf. F. dosage. See Dose,
v.]
1. (Med.) The administration of medicine in doses; specif., a
scheme or system of grading doses of medicine according to
age, etc.

2. The process of adding some ingredient, as to wine, to give
flavor, character, or strength.

Synonyms: dose

See Also: indefinite quantity