duration of use

collocation in English

meaningsofdurationanduse

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duration
noun[U]
uk
/dʒʊəˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/duːˈreɪ.ʃən/
the length of time that ...
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use
noun
uk
/juːs/us
/juːs/
a purpose for which something ...
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(Definition ofdurationandusefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A number of studies have indicated that the protective influence of oral contraceptives against benign breast disease is strongly related todurationofuse.
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However, the failure rate for injectables did not change withdurationofuse, remaining low at all times.
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The impairment appears to be independent of thedurationofuseof the preparations.
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The complaint rate seems to decrease with increase in thedurationofuseup to 18 months and then increases again.
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The injectables maintained a low likelihood of failure regardless of thedurationofuse.
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A ' new ' prescription was defined by an interval of at least 120 days since last use of an antidepressant based on prescription date and intendeddurationofuse.
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Concerns about the high incidence of reported side effects led to restriction in its dosage and maximumdurationofuse.
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They are also easier to remove, since the tobacco stays in the pouch throughout thedurationofuse.
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Risk may be increased withdurationofuseor pre-existing cardiovascular risk factors or disease.
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The higher the dose used, the greater thedurationofuse, and the earlier age use began are predictive of worsened physical dependence and thus more severe withdrawal syndromes.
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The risk reduction increases withdurationofuse, with an 80% reduction in risk for both ovarian and endometrial cancer with use for more than 10 years.
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However, there are still some strong debates and controversies regarding the exact indications of immunomodulators and theirdurationofusein the absence of active controlled trials.
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The concentrations obtained from such analyses can often be helpful in distinguishing active use from passive exposure, elapsed time since use, and extent ordurationofuse.
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