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A drug that augments the activity of another drug
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synergist
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Any synergistic agent
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Synergist \Syn"er*gist\, n. [Cf. F. synergiste.] One who holds the doctrine of synergism. (Med.) A remedy which has an action similar to that of another remedy, and hence increases the efficiency of that remedy when combined with it. (Biochemistry) A chemical ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a drug that augments the activity of another drug [ant: antagonist ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1650s, in theology, one who holds the doctrine of synergism (q.v.); from 1876 in medicine. For ending, see -ist .