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hormesis

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/ˈhɔrməsəs/

/hɔːˈmiːsɪs/

noun

1 hormesis uncountable

Definition (English)

A biological process where a beneficial effect arises from exposure to low doses of a toxin.

Example Sentences

Hormesis explains some health benefits of stress.

Hormesis, stresin bazı sağlık faydalarını açıklar.
Research into hormesis is ongoing.

Hormesis üzerine araştırmalar devam ediyor.

Collocations

hormesis effecthormesis responsehormesis dosehormesis phenomenonhormesis theoryhormesis model