"fluid dram"의 정의 및 의미

Fluid dram

명사

플루이드 드램, 액체 드램

a unit used to measure liquids in the United States, equal to about 3.696 milliliters or 1/8 of a US fluid ounce

What is "fluid dram"?

In the United States, a fluid dram is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the field of pharmacy and medicine. It is abbreviated as "fl dr." One fluid dram is equal to approximately 3.696 milliliters or 1/8 of a US fluid ounce. Fluid drams are commonly used for measuring small volumes of liquid medications or solutions, particularly in situations where precise dosing is necessary. While the fluid dram is not as commonly encountered in everyday usage as other units of volume measurement, it remains an important unit of measurement in the healthcare industry for accurate dosing and administration of medications.

Example

The pharmacist dispensed the medication in a dosage of two fluid drams, as prescribed by the doctor.

약사는 의사가 처방한 대로 두 개의 플루이드 드램의 용량으로 약을 조제했습니다.

The nurse administered the cough syrup in a dosage of one fluid dram to the patient.

간호사는 환자에게 1 플루이드 드램의 기침 시럽을 투여했다.

액체 드람, 액체 단위 드람

a unit used to measure liquids in the United Kingdom, equal to approximately 3.55 milliliters or 1/8 of an imperial fluid ounce

What is "fluid dram"?

In the United Kingdom, a fluid dram is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in pharmacy and medicine. It is equivalent to 1/8 of an imperial fluid ounce or approximately 3.55 milliliters. Fluid drams are commonly used for measuring small quantities of liquid medications or solutions, particularly in formulations where precise dosing is required.