"effective dose" meaning in English

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        "The lowest pharmaceutical dosage required to cause effect in 50% of average individuals."
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        "(medicine) The lowest pharmaceutical dosage required to cause effect in 50% of average individuals."
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        "The lowest pharmaceutical dosage required to cause effect in 50% of average individuals."
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        "(medicine) The lowest pharmaceutical dosage required to cause effect in 50% of average individuals."
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