mi·cro·dos·ing
ˈmī-krō-ˌdō-siŋ
variants
or less commonly micro-dosing
: the act or practice of taking or administering a microdose
The idea, called microdosing, is to give volunteers tiny doses of potential drugs that pose no health risk but reveal where and when a substance goes in the body and how fast it is broken down.—New Scientist
For many, the goal of microdosing is to experience the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, like pain relief, anxiety reduction, or mood enhancement, without feeling "high" or impaired.—Matt Rozo
A rigorous 2024 study tested LSD microdosing for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. … Despite widespread anecdotal reports that microdosing improves focus, researchers found no benefit over a placebo.—Elliot Marseille and Charles Raison
microdosing
2 of 2present participle of microdose
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“Microdosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microdosing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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