physical dependence
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006655
A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped or taken in smaller doses.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006655 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "physical dependence",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped or taken in smaller doses.",
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"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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