Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease or tissue to the intended effectiveness
of a chemical or drug. It should be differentiated from DRUG TOLERANCE which is the
progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of
a drug, as a result of continued administration
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; differentiate from DRUG TOLERANCE; resistance
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