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bolus

noun

Definition of bolus

as in dose

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Recent Examples of bolus Within that bolus of bureaucratic bloviation are approximately 280 tax expenditures — also known as loopholes — that can be used by eligible taxpayers to legally reduce their tax burden. — Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The wearable, fully disposable device provided adjustable basal and bolus insulin for up to three days for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2024 Could infusing an extra bolus of these cells do more harm than good? — Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024 With Caravan Tech’s innovative tracking system utilizing bolus and ear tag technology, livestock movements can be monitored in real-time, enabling rapid response to disease outbreaks. — Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 18 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for bolus

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Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026
This year’s Venice festival is already shaping up to include a large dose of politics with the addition of Israel-Gaza doc NAZA and the inclusion of Russian film DAU.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026