overdosage

/ˌoʊvərˈdoʊsɪdʒ/ OV-ər-DOH-ij

Definitions

1. noun

the intake of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than prescribed or recommended, especially leading to adverse effects or poisoning

“The patient’s overdoseage of pain medication nearly resulted in a fatal coma.”

Synonyms

  • excess
  • overdose
  • poisoning

Antonyms

  • underdose
  • undertreatment