mcg
/ˌɛm si ˈdʒi/
noun
- A unit of weight equal to one millionth of a gram; used especially for measuring vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
- This vitamin tablet contains 400 mcg of folic acid.
- The doctor recommended a daily dose of 1000 mcg of vitamin B12.
- Check the label to see how many mcg of vitamin D are in each serving.
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