downtitration

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noun

The gradual reduction of a dose accompanied by observation of effects, usually and especially to arrive at an optimal dose.

Opposite
uptitration
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Meanings

noundowntitration (usually uncountable, plural downtitrations)

plural downtitrations

  1. uncountableusuallymedicineThe gradual reduction of a dose accompanied by observation of effects, usually and especially to arrive at an optimal dose.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
uptitration

Origin

From down- + titrate; compare also upregulation and downregulation.

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Cite this entry
APA

downtitration. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtitration

MLA

“downtitration.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtitration. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “downtitration,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtitration.

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