mrd
/ˌɛm ɑr ˈdi/
noun
- Abbreviation for 'minimum risk dose' or 'maximum recommended dose', used in medicine and pharmacology to refer to the smallest amount of a drug that is effective or the largest amount that is safe.
- The doctor calculated the MRD for the new medication before prescribing it.
- Researchers are studying the MRD to ensure patient safety during the trial.
- Always follow the MRD listed on the medicine bottle to avoid side effects.