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Definition of Rebound effect

Rebound effect: The characteristic of a drug to produce reverse effects when the effect of the drug has passed or the patient no longer responds to it.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:28:00 PM

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