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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Everyone in the study took a combination blood pressure drug containing the angiotensin II receptor blocker olmesartan 20 milligrams (mg) and the calcium channel blocker amlodipine 5 mg.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
Research has shown that doses ranging from 200-3,600 milligrams daily can provide distinct health benefits.7
The presence of garlic's beneficial compounds depends on the preparation method.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
This versatile food is rich in magnesium and potassium, with one avocado offering 728 milligrams (mg) of potassium, more than a banana contains.3
Avocados also have smaller amounts of calcium and sodium, rounding out their electrolyte content.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Barbie’s blood glucose reading is 130 milligrams of sugar per deciliter of blood, which is in the normal range.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
Research has shown that doses ranging from 200-3,600 milligrams daily can provide distinct health benefits.7
The presence of garlic's beneficial compounds depends on the preparation method.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
This versatile food is rich in magnesium and potassium, with one avocado offering 728 milligrams (mg) of potassium, more than a banana contains.3
Avocados also have smaller amounts of calcium and sodium, rounding out their electrolyte content.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Barbie’s blood glucose reading is 130 milligrams of sugar per deciliter of blood, which is in the normal range.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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