noun
- plural of overdosage; instances or amounts of a drug or substance taken in excess of the recommended or safe dose
Usage: countable noun; medical/pharmaceutical context
Examples
- The hospital treated several overdosages of pain medication last week.
- Accidental overdosages of vitamins can cause serious health complications.
- The study examined the effects of repeated overdosages in laboratory animals.
- Overdosages of certain antibiotics may lead to adverse reactions.
- Emergency rooms frequently deal with overdosages of prescription drugs.