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synergism (summation)
1. The phenomenon in which the combined action of two substances (e.g. drugs or hormones) produces a greater effect than would be expected from adding the individual effects of each substance. See also potentiation. 2. The combined action of one muscle (the synergist) with another (the agonist) in producing movement. Compare antagonism. |
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"synergism." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "synergism." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-synergism.html "synergism." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-synergism.html |
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synergism
synergism The result of combined factors, each of which influences a process in the same direction but which, when combined, give a greater effect than they would acting separately.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-synergism.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-synergism.html |
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synergism
synergism The result of combined factors, each of which influences a process in the same direction but which, when combined, give a greater effect than they would acting separately.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-synergism.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-synergism.html |
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synergism
synergism The result of combined factors, each of which influences a process in the same direction but which, when combined, give a greater effect than they would acting separately.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-synergism.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "synergism." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-synergism.html |
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synergism
synergism. The teaching of P. Melanchthon that in the act of conversion the human will can co-operate with the Holy Spirit and God's grace.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "synergism." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "synergism." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-synergism.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "synergism." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-synergism.html |
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