tachyphylaxis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ (Canada, General-American)
- /ˌtækəfəˈlæksɪs/ (Australia)
- /ˌtɛkəfəˈlɛksəs/ (New-Zealand)
- /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ (Australia)
- /ˌtækəfəˈlæksɪs/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek τᾰχῠ́ς (tăkhŭ́s)bor. English tachy- English phylaxis English tachyphylaxis From tachy- + phylaxis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tachyphylaxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |