Como Pronunciar "bolus"

word

ˈboʊɫəs

BOH-luhs

bˈəʊləs

BOH-luhs

Definição

A bolus is a small, rounded mass of something, especially food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed, or a single large dose of medicine given all at once.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈboʊɫəs

Inglês Britânico

bˈəʊləs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BOH-luhs

Ouça em Contexto

After chewing, the food becomes a bolus ready to swallow.

The nurse gave the patient a bolus of medicine.

Swallow the bolus carefully to avoid choking.

The doctor ordered a saline bolus to treat her dehydration.