cross-resistance

See also: crossresistance and cross resistance

English

Alternative forms

crossresistance, cross resistance

Etymology

cross- +‎ resistance

Noun

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

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

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