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tolerance 1. the permitted variation in some measurement or other characteristic of an object or workpiece 2. Physiol the capacity of an organism to endure the effects of a poison or other substance, esp after it has been taken over a prolonged period tolerance [′täl·ə·rəns] (design engineering) The permissible variations in the dimensions of machine parts. (engineering) A permissible deviation from a specified value, expressed in actual values or more often as a percentage of the nominal value. (pharmacology) The ability of enduring or being less responsive to the influence of a drug or poison, particularly when acquired by continued use of the substance. The allowable deviation from a standard, as the range of variation permitted for the content of a drug in one of its dosage forms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The US Food and Nutrition Board has prescribed neither a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) nor an upper safe limit, but therapists normally suggest beginning with a dose of 500 mg to check individual tolerance and requirements. The volume of water with which the patient''s colon is temporarily filled up varies according to individual tolerance. Another possible cause of hot flashes has to do with the individual tolerance for temperature changes. |
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