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Resistant
Resistant (/rɪˈzɪstənt/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the ability of an organism or cell to withstand the effects of a harmful physical or environmental factor.
Etymology
The term "resistant" originates from the Latin word "resistere", which means "to stand against".
Related Terms
- Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria or other microbes to resist the effects of an antibiotic.
- Drug resistance: The reduction in effectiveness of a drug in curing a disease or condition.
- Insulin resistance: A condition in which the body's cells become resistant to the effects of insulin.
- Resistance (immunology): The ability of an organism to defend against invading pathogens.
- Resistance (genetics): The ability of an organism or a cell to tolerate a mutation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resistant
- Wikipedia's article - Resistant
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