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Drug Resistance

Medical Definition:	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.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; differentiate from DRUG TOLERANCE; resistance of parasites including protozoa goes here
Also Called:	Antibiotic Resistance

Drug Resistance Categories.

	Drug Resistance, Neoplasm - Resistance or diminished response of a neoplasm to an antineoplastic agent in humans, animals, or cell or tissue cultures.
	Insecticide Resistance - The development by insects of resistance to insecticides.

Drug Resistance Medical Definitions and Terms

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