Definition of "milliequivalent" []

• One thousandth of an equivalent (noun)

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• "A meq is a milliequivalent which is an expression of concentration of substance per liter of solution, calculated by dividing the concentration in milligrams per 100 milliliters by the molecular weight."
• "IU = international unit mEq = milliequivalent mmol = millimol ml = millilitre (1 cc = 1ml) tsp = teaspoon (= 5ml)"