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Apothecaries Unit

Description

An apothecaries unit is a measurement unit traditionally used in pharmacy and medicine to measure the weight or volume of substances.

Senses and Usages

1. Weight Measurement

   In this sense, an apothecaries unit refers to a system of weight measurement often used to measure medicinal substances. It is typically represented by symbols such as dr (dram), ʒ (scruple), ℈ (a line), or ✖ (a cross), and is smaller than the avoirdupois system.

   Example Sentence: The prescription indicated a dose of 2 drams of medication.

2. Volume Measurement

   In this sense, an apothecaries unit is a system of volume measurement used in pharmacy. It is represented by symbols like fʒ (fluid scruple), ♜ (fluid dram), or f℥ (fluid ounce). This unit is mainly used to measure liquids and their dosages.

   Example Sentence: The cough syrup should be administered in doses of 1 fluid ounce.

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