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resistance

7 entries found.


Main Entry:
1re·sis·tance 
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Pronunciation:
\ri-ˈzis-tən(t)s\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century
1 a: an act or instance of resisting : opposition b: a means of resisting2: the power or capacity to resist: as a: the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection) b: the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it 3: an opposing or retarding force4 a: the opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current b: a source of resistance5: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes the therapeutic efforts of a psychotherapist6often capitalized : an underground organization of a conquered or nearly conquered country engaging in sabotage and secret operations against occupation forces and collaborators


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