milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
ˈmi-lə-ˌgram 
: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ gram see Metric System Table
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Most experts recommend taking 1–3 milligrams (mg) a few hours before bed.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
The American Heart Association’s ideal daily sodium limit is 1,500 milligrams per day for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure, and no more than 2,300 milligrams daily.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
It’s manufactured by Novo Nordisk and is an injectable medication available in three doses: 0.5 milligrams, 1 milligram, and 2 milligrams.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Aug. 2024
Even the best decaffeination method, however, does not remove all of the caffeine – about 7 milligrams of caffeine usually remain in an 8-ounce cup.
—Michael W. Crowder, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2024
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
The American Heart Association’s ideal daily sodium limit is 1,500 milligrams per day for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure, and no more than 2,300 milligrams daily.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
It’s manufactured by Novo Nordisk and is an injectable medication available in three doses: 0.5 milligrams, 1 milligram, and 2 milligrams.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Aug. 2024
Even the best decaffeination method, however, does not remove all of the caffeine – about 7 milligrams of caffeine usually remain in an 8-ounce cup.
—Michael W. Crowder, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2024
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milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
ˈmil-ə-ˌgram
: a weight equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ gram see metric system
Medical Definition
milligram
noun
mil·li·gram
variants
or chiefly British milligramme
: one thousandth of a gram
—abbreviation mg
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