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potentiation

Meaning of potentiation: In medicine, the effect of increasing the potency or effectiveness of a drug or other treatment.

Definition of potentiation

In medicine, the effect of increasing the potency or effectiveness of a drug or other treatment.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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