Bolus
see also: Etymology of Bolus
A bolus is a medical term indicating a intravenous injection of an important amount of a therapeutic agent.
For example a bolus of Corticoid S (solumedrol=methylprednisolone) to treat a Maladie of Horton with ophthalmologic attack allows a fast and effective treatment of the ignition. It differs from a basic Traitement by oral Voie for the same disease without ophthalmologic disorders with lower amounts.
In veterinary medicine, a bolus is a tablet of big size managed with the animal by oral way using a gun.
Simple: Bolus
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