Bolus

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊləs/

Definitions of bolus

noun a small rounded mass of a substance, especially of chewed food at the moment of swallowing

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse gave the patient a bolus of medication through the IV.

A2 The doctor instructed the patient to swallow the bolus of food slowly to avoid choking.

B1 The paramedic administered a bolus of fluids to the dehydrated hiker.

B2 The veterinarian recommended giving the dog a bolus of antibiotics to treat the infection.

C1 The scientist studied the effects of a bolus of nanoparticles on cancer cells.

C2 The chef carefully crafted each bolus of caviar to serve at the exclusive event.

Examples of bolus in a Sentence

formal The nurse administered a bolus of medication to the patient through the IV.

informal The doctor gave me a big bolus of antibiotics to help fight off the infection.

slang I chugged down a bolus of energy drink before my workout.

figurative The sudden influx of orders was like a bolus of work for the overwhelmed team.

Grammatical Forms of bolus

• past tense: bolused
• plural: boluses
• comparative: more bolus
• superlative: most bolus
• present tense: bolus
• future tense: will bolus
• perfect tense: have bolused
• continuous tense: is bolusing
• singular: bolus
• positive degree: bolus
• infinitive: to bolus
• gerund: bolusing
• participle: bolusing

Origin and Evolution of bolus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'bolus' originated from the Greek word 'bolos' meaning lump or clod.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medicine to refer to a rounded mass of medicinal substance intended for swallowing, the term 'bolus' has evolved to also mean a small, rounded mass of food chewed and swallowed.