nài​yào​xìng

resistance

Senses

耐药性/ 耐藥性 nài​yào​xìng resistance

noun · the ability of microorganisms or cancer cells to withstand the effects of a drug that was previously effective

滥用抗生素会导致细菌产生耐药性。

耐药性/ 耐藥性 nài​yào​xìng tolerance

noun · a subject's diminished physical response to a drug after repeated use, often requiring increased dosage

长期服用同一种止痛药可能会产生一定的耐药性。

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