mg
word
Definition
'mg' is an abbreviation for milligram, a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is commonly used in medicine, nutrition, and science.
Usage & Nuances
Always written in lower-case as 'mg' after a number (e.g., 500 mg). Used almost exclusively for measuring very small quantities, especially of medicine or supplements. Not pronounced as a word, but as 'milligram(s)' in speech. Do not confuse with 'mg' as a chemical symbol, which does not exist; the chemical symbol for magnesium is 'Mg' (capital M).
Example Sentences
The doctor prescribed 250 mg of the medicine daily.
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Make sure you don’t exceed 1000 mg of sodium per day.
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Take two tablets of 500 mg each.
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This vitamin has 100 mg of calcium.
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The label says each serving contains 50 mg of caffeine.
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My iron supplement provides 18 mg per tablet.
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