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Overdose

Overdose
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The ingestion or application of a drug in quantities greater than recommended or safe.

Standard Abbreviation

Overdose

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  overdose VARCHAR(100),  -- Overdose
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  overdose as overdose
FROM claims;

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