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 highest doses of the Wegovy pill – 9 milligrams and 25 milligrams – will be available for $299 per month.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The Novo Nordisk pill contains 25 milligrams of semaglutide, the same ingredient in injectables Wegovy and Ozempic.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Magnesium supplements typically provide 100-400 milligrams per serving.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
Frozen orange juice concentrate supplies a solid dose of vitamin C, about 380 milligrams in one cup, which supports muscle repair and recovery, Pasquariello says.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The Novo Nordisk pill contains 25 milligrams of semaglutide, the same ingredient in injectables Wegovy and Ozempic.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Magnesium supplements typically provide 100-400 milligrams per serving.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
Frozen orange juice concentrate supplies a solid dose of vitamin C, about 380 milligrams in one cup, which supports muscle repair and recovery, Pasquariello says.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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