The effect achieved by the combination of two or more substances or organisms which neither alone could accomplish. Tt
Biological effect following exposure simultaneously to two or more substances that is greater than the simple sum of the effects that occur following exposure to the substances separately RT additive effect, antagonism, potentiation
a hormonal interaction in which the effects of two or more hormones complement each other so that the target cell responds to the sum of the hormones; an example is the combined actions of estrogens, progesterone, prolactin, and oxytocin in lactation
A violation of value-additivity in that the value of a combination is greater than the sum of the individual values.
A health effect from an exposure to more than one chemical, where one of the chemicals worsens the effect of another chemical. The combined effect of the chemicals acting together are greater than the effects of the chemicals acting by themselves.
The result of the combination or correlation of two or more changes which produce additional effects.
An effect much greater than the sum of the expected effects.
a biologic response to multiple substances where one substance worsens the effect of another substance. The combined effect of the substances acting together is greater than the sum of the effects of the substances acting by themselves. This applies to asbestos and smoking for example.
Biological effect following simultaneous exposure to two or more substances that is greater than the sum of effects that would occur following exposure to the substances individually.
the combined action of two drugs which is greater than the intended effect of a single drug.
The combined effect of two chemicals that is greater than the sum of the effect of each agent alone.