milligram

[ mil-i-gram ]

noun

1. a unit of mass or weight equal to one thousandth of a gram, and equivalent to 0.0154 grain. : mg

milligram

/ ˈmɪlɪˌɡræm /

noun

1. one thousandth of a gram mg

milligram

/ mĭl′ĭ-grăm′ /

1. A unit of mass or weight in the metric system equal to 0.001 gram.
2. See Table at measurement

Word History and Origins

Origin of milligram¹

From the French word milligramme, dating back to 1800–10. See milli-, -gram ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of milligram¹

C19: from French

Example Sentences

Following instructions provided in the packaging, she mixed the powder and water and put it in the fridge, taking out one-fourth to one-half a milligram to inject herself in the stomach once a week.

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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter.

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One is only five milligrams, but just for, like, a little something.

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Many recreational cannabis products have 5 to 10 milligrams or more apiece.

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In the indictment, Plasencia, 42, was accused of giving officials falsified documents showing a medical treatment plan for Perry that claimed he was being given a maximum dose of 60 milligrams over 24 hours.

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