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tachyphylaxis
[tak-uh-fi-lak-sis]
noun
Medicine/Medical.immediate, temporary immunization against the effects of injection of a toxic extract owing to previous small injections of the same extract.
a decreased response to a medicine given over a period of time so that larger doses are required to produce the same response.
tachyphylaxis
/ ˌæɪɪˈæɪ /
noun
very rapid development of tolerance or immunity to the effects of a drug
Other 51Թ Forms
- tachyphylactic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tachyphylaxis1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tachyphylaxis1
Example Sentences
Some refer to it by its medical term, tachyphylaxis.
Past depressive episodes.Even patients who regularly take their antidepressants and check in with their doctors aren't immune to tachyphylaxis.
Experts say they have theories – but no definite evidence – as to why tachyphylaxis occurs.
Hamburger, cauliflower and walnuts do not cause tachyphylaxis, physical dependency and withdrawal, which are the hallmarks of addiction.
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