Multiple choice general knowledge

To be taken three times daily is usually referred to as tds. What does tds stand for?

  1. tres dans sumendus

  2. ter die sumendus

  3. tres din surmende

  4. ter des sumend
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Explanation

TDS is the Latin medical abbreviation 'ter die sumendus,' meaning 'to be taken three times daily.' This prescription instruction comes from Latin medical terminology used worldwide: 'ter' (three times), 'die' (per day), and 'sumendus' (to be taken/consumed). The other options are either incorrect Latin or nonsensical phrases.

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