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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bolus

/ˈboʊləs/ noun · British & US
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What does bolus mean?

noun

A rounded mass of something, especially a large dose of medicine taken at one time. A bolus is a large amount of food or medicine that is swallowed all at once.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a bolus of antibiotics to help clear up the infection."

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