What does "tachyphylaxis" mean?

A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.

What is a synonym for "tachyphylaxis"?

Common synonyms include: desensitizing.

Pronounced //ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs//.

/ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ noun

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Noun

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A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.

From tachy- + phylaxis.