milligram

[ mil-i-gram ]
/ ˈmɪl ɪˌgræm /

noun

a unit of mass or weight equal to one thousandth of a gram, and equivalent to 0.0154 grain. Abbreviation: mg
Also especially British, mil·li·gramme.

Origin of milligram

From the French word milligramme, dating back to 1800–10. See milli-, -gram2

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British Dictionary definitions for milligram

milligram

milligramme

/ (ˈmɪlɪˌɡræm) /

noun

one thousandth of a gram Symbol: mg

Word Origin for milligram

C19: from French

Medical definitions for milligram

milligram
[ mĭlĭ-grăm′ ]

n.

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a gram.

Scientific definitions for milligram

milligram
[ mĭlĭ-grăm′ ]

A unit of mass or weight in the metric system equal to 0.001 gram. See Table at measurement.