- tachyphylactic
- \\|takə̇fə̇|laktik\ adjective
Etymology: from New Latin tachyphylaxis, after such pairs as New Latin prophylaxis : English prophylactic: of or relating to tachyphylaxis
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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tachyphylactic — tachy·phy·lac·tic fi lak tik adj of or relating to tachyphylaxis … Medical dictionary
tachyphylactic — tachy·phy·lac·tic … English syllables
tachyphylaxis — tachyphylactic /tak euh fi lak tik/, adj. /tak euh fi lak sis/, n. 1. Med. immediate, temporary immunization against the effects of injection of a toxic extract owing to previous small injections of the same extract. 2. a decreased response to a… … Universalium
Tachyphylaxis — is a medical term describing a rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.ExamplesExamples of tachyphylaxes are the following:*Nitroglycerine demonstrates tachyphylaxis, requiring drug free intervals when… … Wikipedia
