tachyphylaxis

tach·y·phy·lax·is

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tak-uh-fi-lak-sis]
- /ˌtæk ə fɪˈlæk sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tak-uh-fi-lak-sis]
- /ˌtæk ə fɪˈlæk sɪs/

Definitions of tachyphylaxis word

noun tachyphylaxis Medicine/Medical. immediate, temporary immunization against the effects of injection of a toxic extract owing to previous small injections of the same extract. 1
noun tachyphylaxis a decreased response to a medicine given over a period of time so that larger doses are required to produce the same response. 1
noun tachyphylaxis very rapid development of tolerance or immunity to the effects of a drug 0

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tachyphylaxis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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