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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Testing commissioned by the county earlier this year found that 36% of soil samples collected in the Eaton burn scar had levels above the state health standard of 80 milligrams of lead per kilogram of soil.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Best results came from daily doses between 500 and 600 milligrams (mg).
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Go for Huma Plus, which have up to 250 milligrams of sodium per packet.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 26 June 2025
Today’s complete schedule delivers roughly 165 antigens – which is a 95% reduction – and 5-6 milligrams of aluminum in the same time frame.
—Jake Scott, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Best results came from daily doses between 500 and 600 milligrams (mg).
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Go for Huma Plus, which have up to 250 milligrams of sodium per packet.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 26 June 2025
Today’s complete schedule delivers roughly 165 antigens – which is a 95% reduction – and 5-6 milligrams of aluminum in the same time frame.
—Jake Scott, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for milligram
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“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 4 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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