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cross-tolerance

cross-tolerance

n. a condition in which tolerance to one drug results in a lessened response (i.e., increased tolerance) to a related drug. Cross-tolerance may be seen with amphetamines, benzodiazepines, hallucinogens, and opiates, among other drugs. Compare cross-dependence.

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