megadose
verbEtymology From mega- + dose.
1
To dose (a patient) with a very large amount of a drug.
2
To dose with a very large amount of (a drug).
megadose
noun/ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs/ · /ˈmɛɡəˌdoʊs/
Etymology From mega- + dose.
1
A dose of drug or vitamin far exceeding the normal or recommended amount, and usually given intentionally. Compare overdose.
- [F]rom biblical times [...] to modern times when men are served megadoses of vitamin E for breakfast, women too have been interested in the potency of popular potions.1987, Kerry Cue, Hang On To Your Horses Doovers, page 91: