/pɒsɒˈlɒdʒɪk/ (pos-oh-LOG-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the measurement or dosage of medicine, especially in terms of the amount of a substance required to produce a specific effect

“The posologic chart on the patient’s file helped the doctor determine the correct dosage.”

2. noun

the measurement or dosage of medicine, especially in terms of the amount of a substance required to produce a specific effect

“The doctor studied the patient’s posologic profile to determine the best course of treatment.”