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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So far, the FDA has issued these recommendations: Aluminum: 0.2 milligrams per liter of bottled water.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Both are solid sources of the immune-boosting mineral in their own right, packing 2.3 milligrams per one cup and one milligram per six ounces, respectively.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025
The 1 milligram dose of Neffy is expected to be available in the United States by the end of May.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Experts recommend that older adults supplement with 400-800 milligrams of calcium daily (in addition to calcium from foods) to ensure adequate calcium intake and protect bone health.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Both are solid sources of the immune-boosting mineral in their own right, packing 2.3 milligrams per one cup and one milligram per six ounces, respectively.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025
The 1 milligram dose of Neffy is expected to be available in the United States by the end of May.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Experts recommend that older adults supplement with 400-800 milligrams of calcium daily (in addition to calcium from foods) to ensure adequate calcium intake and protect bone health.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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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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