dose dumping

noun

The uncontrolled rapid release of a drug that was intended to be gradually released into the body.

“Crushing pills that were designed to be swallowed whole may lead to dose dumping.”

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Meanings

noundose dumping (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe uncontrolled rapid release of a drug that was intended to be gradually released into the body.

    Crushing pills that were designed to be swallowed whole may lead to dose dumping.

Cite this entry
APA

dose dumping. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dose%20dumping

MLA

“dose dumping.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dose%20dumping. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dose dumping,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dose%20dumping.

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