overdose
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/ˈəʊvərdəʊs/
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/ˈəʊvədəʊs/
When someone takes a higher than recommended amount of a drug, which can be harmful or even life-threatening.
The doctor warned about the dangers of an overdose.
医師は過剰投与の危険について警告しました。
To accidentally or intentionally consume a higher than recommended amount of a drug, which can be harmful or even life-threatening.
He overdosed on painkillers and was rushed to the hospital.
彼は痛覚喪失剤の過剰投与で病院に急患として運ばれた。