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Drug intolerance — or drug sensitivity is a lower threshold to the normal pharmacologic action of a drug. It is not to be confused with drug allergy. Drug intolerance is uncommon and idiopathic, thus extremely difficult to predict except in persons with a prior… … Wikipedia
Drug allergy — Classification and external resources ICD 10 T88.7 ICD 9 995.27 A drug allergy is an allergy to a drug, most commonly a medication. Medical attention … Wikipedia
Intolerance — is an antonym to tolerance . The term may refer to one of the following.;Medical/biological conditionsIn medical/biological context the term is commonly used synonymously with sensitivity , e.g., salycylate sensitivity , cold sensitivity ,… … Wikipedia
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
Drug liberalization — is the process of eliminating or reducing drug prohibition laws. Variations of drug liberalization (also spelled liberalisation) include drug relegalization, drug legalization, and drug decriminalization [1] Contents 1 Policies 1.1 Drug re… … Wikipedia
intolerance — Abnormal metabolism, excretion, or other disposition of a given substance; term often used to indicate impaired utilization or disposal of dietary constituents. hereditary fructose i. [MIM*229600] a metabolic error due to deficiency … Medical dictionary
intolerance — /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/ (say in toluhruhns) noun 1. lack of toleration; indisposition to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs. 2. incapacity or indisposition to bear or endure: intolerance of heat. 3. an intolerant act. 4. an abnormal sensitivity or… …
intolerance — /in tol euhr euhns/, n. 1. lack of toleration; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect contrary opinions or beliefs, persons of different races or backgrounds, etc. 2. incapacity or indisposition to bear or endure: intolerance to heat. 3 … Universalium
intolerance — noun Date: 1765 1. the quality or state of being intolerant 2. exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug); specifically inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance … New Collegiate Dictionary
