mithridatism

mithridatism definition - medical

mith·ri·da·tism (mĭthˌrĭ-dāˈtĭzˌəm)

noun
Tolerance or immunity to a poison acquired by taking gradually larger doses of it.

Related Forms:

  • mithˌri·datˈic (-dătˈĭk) adjective

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