Meaning of the word milligram in English

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milligram

US /ˈmɪl.ɪ.ɡræm/
UK /ˈmɪl.ɪ.ɡræm/
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Noun

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

Example:
The tablet contains 500 milligrams of active ingredient.
A tiny amount, perhaps just a few milligrams, can make a difference.
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