Tachyphylaxis Definition

tăkə-fĭ-lăksĭs
tachyphylaxes
noun
Rapid desensitization to a toxic substance produced by inoculation with a series of small doses.
American Heritage Medicine
A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.
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Noun

Singular:
tachyphylaxis
Plural:
tachyphylaxes

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