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bolus
bo·lus B0377700 (bō′ləs)n. pl. bo·lus·es 1. A round mass: "A dense bolus of trapped dolphins fills the frame" (Kenneth Browser).2. a. A single, relatively large quantity of a substance, such as a dose of a drug, intended for therapeutic use and taken orally.b. A concentrated mass of a substance administered intravenously for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.3. A soft mass of chewed food within the mouth or digestive tract.
[Medieval Latin bōlus, from Greek bōlos, lump of earth.]bolus (ˈbəʊləs) n, pl -luses1. a small round soft mass, esp of chewed food2. (Pharmacology) an intravenous injection of a single dose of a drug over a short period3. (Pharmacology) obsolete a large pill or tablet used in veterinary and clinical medicine4. (Dyeing) another word for bole25. (Colours) another word for bole2[C17: from New Latin, from Greek bōlos clod, lump]bo•lus (ˈboʊ ləs)
n., pl. -lus•es. 1. a round mass of medicinal material, larger than an ordinary pill. 2. a soft, roundish mass or lump, esp. of chewed food. [1595–1605; < Late Latin bōlus clod of earth < Greek bôlos] bolus, chyme - Bolus is chewed food ready for swallowing, and chyme is swallowed, partially digested food.See also related terms for swallow.Bolus a small rounded mass of a substance.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | bolus - a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)globe, orb, ball - an object with a spherical shape; "a ball of fire" | | 2. | bolus - a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicinelozenge, pill, tablet, tab - a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet |
Translationsbolus
bolusA doctor. What did the bolus say about your bloodwork?bolus (ˈboləs) n. a physician. (From the Latin name for a pill.) The bolus kept trying to get me to lose weight. bolus
bole2, bolus a moderate reddish-brown colour bolus[′bō·ləs] (geology) bole (pharmacology) A pill of large size. (physiology) The mass of food prepared by the mouth for swallowing. bolus
bolus [bo´lus] 1. a rounded mass of food or pharmaceutical preparation ready to be swallowed, or such a mass passing through the gastrointestinal tract.2. a concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation, e.g., an opaque contrast medium, given intravenously or swallowed.3. a mass of scattering material, such as wax or paraffin, placed between the radiation source and the skin to achieve a precalculated isodose pattern in the tissue irradiated.alimentary bolus the mass of food, made ready by mastication, that enters the esophagus at one swallow.bo·lus (bol), (bō'lŭs), 1. A single, relatively large quantity of a substance, usually one intended for therapeutic use, such as a bolus dose of a drug injected intravenously. 2. A masticated morsel of food or another substance ready to be swallowed, such as a bolus of barium for radiographic studies. 3. In high-energy radiation therapy, a quantity of tissue-equivalent material placed in the radiation beam, over the surface of the irradiated region, to increase the absorbed dose in the superficial tissues. [L. fr. G. bōlos, lump, clod] bolus (1) Any concentrate given as a single dose to achieve an immediate effect.
(2) Any mass or globule—e.g., masticated food—in transit through a tube.
Endocrinology
An extra boost of insulin given to cover expected rise in blood glucose (sugar) such as the rise that occurs after eating.
Therapeutics
A large IV dose of a drug given all at once at the beginning of treatment, which raises the concentration in the body to a therapeutic level. In treating malignancy, prolonged IV infusions may be more effective than intermittent bolus injections.
Vox populi
A popular term for a hyperinfusion of information—e.g., “crash” review courses before boards exams.bolus 1. Any concentrate given as a single dose to achieve an immediate effect.2. Any mass or blob–eg, masticated food, in transit through a tube Endocrinology An extra boost of insulin given to cover expected rise in blood glucose–sugar such as the rise that occurs after eating Therapeutics A large IV dose of a drug given “all at once” at the beginning of treatment, which raises the concentration in the body to a therapeutic level.bo·lus (bō'lŭs) 1. A single, relatively large quantity of a substance, usually one intended for therapeutic use (e.g., bolus dose of an intravenously injected drug) generally followed by smaller doses. 2. A masticated morsel of food or another substance ready to be swallowed (e.g., a bolus of barium for x-ray studies). 3. In high-energy radiation therapy, a quantity of tissue-equivalent material placed next to the irradiated region to increase the dose of secondary radiation to the superficial tissues. [L. fr. G. bōlos, lump, clod]bolus 1. A chewed-up quantity of food in a state ready to be swallowed. 2. The dose of a drug injected as rapidly a possible into a vein so as to be diluted as little as possible. bolus a soft mass of chewed food, suitable for swallowing, shaped by the tongue in the BUCCAL cavitybo·lus (bō'lŭs) 1. A single, relatively large quantity of a substance, usually one intended for therapeutic use (e.g., dose of an intravenous drug). 2. A masticated morsel of food or another substance ready to be swallowed. [L. fr. G. bōlos, lump, clod]bolus
Related to bolus: bolus dose, bolus injectionWords related to bolusnoun a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)Related Wordsnoun a large pillRelated Words |