cross-resistance

See also: crossresistance and cross resistance

English

Alternative forms

• crossresistance, cross resistance

Etymology

From cross- +‎ resistance.

Noun

cross-resistance (countable and uncountable, plural cross-resistances)

1. (pharmacology, toxicology) The tolerance to a usually toxic substance stimulated by former exposure to a structurally similar substance.

   Cross-resistance between antibiotics of the same class can occur frequently.

2. (immunology) The tolerance to the pathogenic effects of a microorganism stimulated by former exposure to a similar infectious agent.