chemoresistance

che·mo·re·sis·tance

(kē'mō-rē-zis'tants), The resistance of bacteria or malignant cells to the inhibiting action of certain chemical substances used in treatment.

chemoresistance

1. Resistance of cells to the action of a specific therapeutic agent.2. Resistance of a particular tumor to chemotherapy; treatment refractory.

che·mo·re·sis·tance

(kē'mō-rē-zis'tăns) The state of being resistant to a chemical.