Cross-resistance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-resistance is a noun meaning (pharmacology, toxicology) The tolerance to a usually toxic substance stimulated by former exposure to a structurally similar substance.
Meaning
(pharmacology, toxicology) The tolerance to a usually toxic substance stimulated by former exposure to a structurally similar substance.
More Meanings
- (immunology) The tolerance to the pathogenic effects of a microorganism stimulated by former exposure to a similar infectious agent.
Example Sentences
Cross-resistance between antibiotics of the same class can occur frequently.
Word Forms
- cross-resistances
- crossresistance
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crossreactivity, crossreaction, cross-reactivity, xenotolerance, crossprotection, homotolerance.
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