How do you pronounce minim and what is the definition of minim?
minim
noun
How to pronounce minim?
The word minim sounds like min-im
/'mɪnəm/
What is the definition of minim?
nouna musical note having the time value of half a whole note
nouna British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters
nouna United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram
What is the definition of 'minim'?
- A minim is a unit of measurement used in pharmacy and medicine to indicate a very small amount of a substance, approximately equal to 1 drop or 1/60th of a fluid dram.
What is the origin of the word 'minim'?
- The word 'minim' comes from Latin 'minimus', meaning 'smallest', and has been used since the 17th century in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.
How is 'minim' used in medical or pharmaceutical settings?
- In medicine and pharmacy, a minim is used to measure liquids, especially when prescribing or compounding medications, typically in old or traditional prescriptions.
Is 'minim' still used in modern medicine?
- No, the use of 'minim' is largely obsolete in modern medicine, replaced by metric units like milliliters and cubic centimeters, though it may still be encountered in historical texts.
Are there any common equivalents to 'minim' in modern measurement units?
- Yes, one minim is approximately equal to 0.059 milliliters or 0.059 cubic centimeters.
What is a typical context where I might find the word 'minim'?
- You might find the word 'minim' in old medical texts, pharmacology literature, or historical references to medicine and drug measurements.
Can you provide an example sentence using 'minim'?
- The prescription called for 10 minims of the tincture to be taken three times daily.
Are there any synonyms for 'minim'?
- Synonyms include 'drop', particularly in the context of very small liquid measures, but 'minim' is a specific unit of volume.
What is the symbol or abbreviation for 'minim'?
- The abbreviation for minim is 'min' or 'm'.
