Polyresistant
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resistant to multiple substances, especially pharmaceuticals or disinfectants.
"Lew et al found that the cumulative incidence of ADR increased from 0.8% (95% CI 0.5 to 1%) in baseline pan-susceptible cases to 6% (95% CI 4 to 8%) in baseline monoresistant cases and 14% (95% CI 9 to 20%) in baseline polyresistant cases."
Example
More examples"Lew et al found that the cumulative incidence of ADR increased from 0.8% (95% CI 0.5 to 1%) in baseline pan-susceptible cases to 6% (95% CI 4 to 8%) in baseline monoresistant cases and 14% (95% CI 9 to 20%) in baseline polyresistant cases."
Etymology
From poly- + resistant.
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