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co-administration

co-administration

4.6
To give two or more medicines at the same time
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coadministración
  • Many patients benefit from co-administration of these drugs.

Examples

  • Doctors often recommend co-administration of certain vaccines for better protection.

  • Research shows that co-administration can improve the effectiveness of some cancer treatments.

  • The co-administration of these drugs may reduce the risk of side effects.

  • The doctor recommended co-administration of the two medications.

  • The co-administration of these drugs may reduce the risk of side effects.

  • Doctors often recommend co-administration of certain vaccines for better protection.

  • Research shows that co-administration can improve the effectiveness of some cancer treatments.

Synonyms

cocktailing
vsco-administration
  • NSFW
8.2

Mixing different drugs or medicines that can be dangerous

involves giving multiple drugs or treatments at the same time

How Many

polypharmacy
  • Specialized
1 8.2
co-administration
  • Specialized
4.6

Surface Forms

co-administration singular
co-administrations plural
coadministrations plural
coadministration singular

Morphology

co-administration = administration (transparent) = co + administration

The productive prefix 'co-' meaning 'joint' or 'together' combines directly with 'administration' to yield 'joint administration' (here: joint giving of drugs), which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Co-administration combines co- ('together') and administer ('to give'), a helpful way to remember it like two people giving the same care at the same time. So, co-administration means giving two or more drugs or treatments together.