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tolerance
tolerance Tolerance is a decreased response to a drug after repeated use, so larger amounts are needed to get the same effect that a smaller amount once produced.
Tolerance is a decreased response to a drug after repeated use, so larger amounts are needed to get the same effect that a smaller amount once produced. This can happen because the body changes how it processes the drug or because the person adapts at cellular, physiological, or behavioral levels.