potentiation
/pəˌtɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of increasing the effect or strength of something, especially a drug or biological response.
- The potentiation of the vaccine's effect was observed when combined with a booster shot.
- Researchers are studying the potentiation of natural painkillers by using specific enzymes.
- Alcohol can cause potentiation of certain antidepressants, leading to dangerous side effects.
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