ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related dictionary entries include counteradaptation, pharmacoresponse, chronotolerance, antiperiodic, pharmacoprophylaxis, timecourse.

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