tachyphylaxis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.

Pronunciation

/ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ /ˌtækəfəˈlæksɪs/ /ˌtɛkəfəˈlɛksəs/

Word forms

tachyphylaxis tachyphylaxes

Etymology

From tachy- + phylaxis.

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