hormesis

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Synonyms: cosmesis, homeosis, phoresis, hormetic, osmesis, hortensis

Antonyms: cosmesis, homeosis, phoresis, hormetic, osmesis, hortensis

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology|toxicology}} A [[phenomenon]] in which an [[environmental]] [[agent]] or [[stressor]] [[produce]]s a [[stimulatory]] or [[beneficial]] [[effect]] at [[low]] [[dose]]s and an [[inhibitory]] or [[harmful]] effect at [[high]]er doses, corresponding to a [[biphasic]] [[dose]]-[[response]] [[relationship]].

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