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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The table below spells them out in grams (g), milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg), and international units (IU).
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
So in August 2025, the Ayvakit dose was increased again to 125 milligrams.
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Shannon Dingey,
Health,
1 July 2026
Nicorette gum, which is approved as a therapy to help people quit smoking, contains 2 to 4 milligrams of nicotine.
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Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Each serving delivers 650 milligrams of calcium along with vitamin D3, which helps the body absorb calcium, and vitamin K, an essential nutrient that supports the formation of bone proteins.
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Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
So in August 2025, the Ayvakit dose was increased again to 125 milligrams.
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Shannon Dingey,
Health,
1 July 2026
Nicorette gum, which is approved as a therapy to help people quit smoking, contains 2 to 4 milligrams of nicotine.
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Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Each serving delivers 650 milligrams of calcium along with vitamin D3, which helps the body absorb calcium, and vitamin K, an essential nutrient that supports the formation of bone proteins.
—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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