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Vocabulary Entry
bolus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A rounded mass of substance, typically referring to a dose of medication or a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to swallow.
Example Sentences
"The nurse administered a bolus of medication to increase the patient’s blood pressure."
"After eating, a bolus of food formed in his throat, making it hard to swallow."
"The doctor recommended that the patient take a bolus of fluids to stay hydrated."
V
verb
To give a bolus of medication or fluid, particularly in a medical context.
Example Sentences
"The physician decided to bolus the patient with saline to help with dehydration."
"She was instructed to bolus the insulin as needed for her blood sugar levels."
"The team will bolus the patient with contrast dye before the scan."