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efficacy /ef·fi·ca·cy/ (ef´ĭ-kah-se) 1. the ability of an intervention to produce the desired beneficial effect in expert hands and under ideal circumstances. 2. the ability of a drug to produce the desired therapeutic effect. efficacy [ef′əkəsē] Etymology: L, effectus, performance (of a drug or treatment) the ability of a drug or treatment to produce a specific result, regardless of dosage. Opioids have a nearly identical efficacy but require various dosages to obtain the effect. efficacy (ef´ik n the ability to provide a clinically measurable effect, preferably beneficial. efficacy intrinsic activity; is equal to the magnitude of the maximal response. efficacy An index of the potency of a drug or disease treatment; for a vaccine, efficacy is the percentage of persons who are protected by the vaccine Patient discussion about Perfect use. Q. What do you think about the efficacy of Chinese medicine? A. Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine works around the lungs, kidneys, liver and heart? Besides this, TCM also works around the small and large intestines, stomach, gall bladder and the urinary bladder. Being connected with ‘qi’ energy and blood, the vital substance, circulating through them, TCM uses a holistic approach to harmonizing the functions of these organs. TCM has deployed the theory that all structures in the body should work in tandem with the other and with the environment that surrounds us. Read more or ask a question about Perfect usehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7_uSB8PFak&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vYxQXX7cSjv4_locating_acupuncture_points_free_online_guide?q=chinese%20medicineiurl=http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/YxQXX7cSjv4/hqdefault.jpg&feature=player_embedded How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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