Synergism
Synergism
Synergism (/sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪzəm/; from the Greek: συνεργία, synergia, 'working together') is a concept in medicine and pharmacology that refers to the interaction of two or more substances, where their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Etymology
The term "synergism" is derived from the Greek word "synergia", which means "working together". It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Potentiation: This is a form of synergism where the effect of one drug is increased by the presence of another drug.
- Antagonism: This is the opposite of synergism, where the effect of two substances together is less than the sum of their individual effects.
- Additivity: This is a type of drug interaction where the combined effect of two substances is equal to the sum of their individual effects.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, synergism refers to the effect that occurs when two or more drugs or substances are combined, and the resulting effect is greater than the sum of the effects of the individual substances. This can be beneficial in treatments where a combination of drugs is used to achieve a greater therapeutic effect.
In Medicine
In medicine, synergism is often used to describe the enhanced effect of a combination of medications or therapies. For example, in cancer treatment, a combination of different chemotherapy drugs is often used to achieve a greater effect than any one drug could achieve on its own.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Synergism
- Wikipedia's article - Synergism
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