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cross tolerance

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cross-tol⋅er⋅ance

  [kraws-tol-er-uhns, kros-]
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–noun Physiology.
the resistance to one or more effects of a substance because of tolerance to a pharmacologically similar substance: a cross-tolerance of some alcoholics to anesthetics.
Origin:
1920–25
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Main Entry: cross–tol·er·ance
Pronunciation: 'kro-'stäl(-&)-r&n(t)s
Function: noun
: tolerance or resistance to a drug thatdevelops through continued use of another drug with similar pharmacological action
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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cross tolerance n.
Resistance to an effect or effects of a compound as a result of tolerance previously developed to a pharmacologically similar compound.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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