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Synergistic Effects

Meaning

Synergistic effects, in a biological or clinical context, describe the phenomenon where the combined action of two or more agents, interventions, or physiological processes yields a total effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. This non-additive interaction is highly desirable in therapeutic strategies, as it allows for enhanced efficacy or the use of lower doses of individual components, thereby potentially reducing toxicity. It represents a powerful principle in complex biological systems.