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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About 600 to 800 milligrams of Shatavari root per day can be used to improve hormonal balance.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Some nitazenes are so powerful that under 2 milligrams—the equivalent of a few grains of sand—can kill a person by shutting down breathing.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
At the 300-milligram dose — the amount that will be used in larger phase 3 trials — about 30% of patients saw a positive response, researchers noted.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The postbiotic energy drinks contain 100 milligrams of caffeine from natural sources, along with zero sugar and no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Some nitazenes are so powerful that under 2 milligrams—the equivalent of a few grains of sand—can kill a person by shutting down breathing.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
At the 300-milligram dose — the amount that will be used in larger phase 3 trials — about 30% of patients saw a positive response, researchers noted.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The postbiotic energy drinks contain 100 milligrams of caffeine from natural sources, along with zero sugar and no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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