5 entries found for antagonism.
an·tag·o·nism Audio pronunciation of "antagonism" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-tg-nzm)
n.
1. Hostility that results in active resistance, opposition, or contentiousness. See Synonyms at enmity.
2. The condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor: the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism.
3. Biochemistry. Interference in the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure.
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an·tag·o·nism (n-tg-nzm)
n.
Mutual opposition in action between structures, agents, diseases, or physiological processes. Also called mutual resistance.
Source: The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Main Entry: an·tag·o·nism
Pronunciation: an-'tag-&-"niz-&m
Function: noun
: opposition in physiological action: a : contrariety in the effect of contraction of muscles (as the extensors and flexors of a part) b : interaction of two or more substances such that the action of any one of them on living cells or tissues is lessened (as by interference with the uptake or by an opposing physiological reaction) —compare SYNERGISM
Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
antagonism
n 1: a state of deep-seated ill-will [syn: hostility, enmity] 2: the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism" 3: an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility 4: (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
antagonism
antagonism: in CancerWEB's On-line Medical Dictionary
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