Hormesis Definition
hôr-mēsĭs
noun
Favorable response to a low dose of an agent, such as alcohol, that has a detrimental effect at a higher dose.
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Origin of Hormesis
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Greek hormēsis eagerness, rapid motion from hormān to urge on hormone
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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