ALL meanings of cross-resistance
cross-re·sist·ance
C c - noun cross-resistance immunologic resistance to the pathogenic effects of a microorganism because of previous exposure to another species or type having cross-reactive antigens. 1
- noun cross-resistance resistance to the effects of a substance, as that of an insect population to an insecticide or a bacterial strain to an antibiotic, stimulated by exposure and adaptation to a similar or related substance. 1