Definition of Microgram

1. Noun. One millionth (1/1,000,000) gram.

Exact synonyms: Mcg
Generic synonyms: Metric Weight Unit, Weight Unit
Group relationships: Mg, Milligram
Terms within: Nanogram, Ng

Definition of Microgram

1. Noun. A unit of mass equal to 0.000 001 grams. Symbol: ?g or mcg ¹

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Definition of Microgram

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Medical Definition of Microgram

1. A unit of mass (weight) of the metric system, being one millionth of a gram (10^6 gm.) or one one thousandth of a milligram (10^3 mg.). This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Microgram

microglia cells
microgliacyte
microglial
microglial cell
microglioma
microgliomatosis
microgliosis
microglitch
microglitches
microglobulin
microglobulins
microglobulinuria
microglossia
micrognathia
micrognathism
microgram (current term)
microgramme
microgrammes
micrograms
microgrant
microgrants
micrograph
micrographed
micrographia
micrographic
micrographically
micrographics
micrographing
micrographs
micrography

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