nanogram

noun

nano·gram ˈna-nə-ˌgram

: one billionth of a gram

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Endocrinologists consider testosterone levels between roughly 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter as healthy. — Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 20 July 2026 During Arriaga’s autopsy, medical examiners found her blood to contain the opiate Demerol at 793 nanograms per milliliter, according to the warrant. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Most labs call normal somewhere between 300 and 1,000 nanograms per deciliter. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Experts recommend that men should consider treatment if their levels dip below 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). — Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanogram

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1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nanogram was in 1951

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nanogram

noun

nano·gram

ˈnan-ə-ˌgram

: one billionth of a gram

Medical Definition

nanogram

noun

nano·gram

variants or chiefly British nanogramme

ˈnan-ə-ˌgram

: one billionth of a gram

—abbreviation ng

nanogram

noun

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