Tachyphylaxis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tachyphylaxis is a noun meaning (medicine) A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.
Meaning
(medicine) A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.
Word Forms
- tachyphylaxes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counteradaptation, pharmacoresponse, chronotolerance, antiperiodic, pharmacoprophylaxis, timecourse.
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