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ef·fi·ca·cy (

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Power or capacity to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

[Latin efficcia, from efficx, efficc-, efficacious; see efficacious.]

efficacy [ˈɛfɪkəsɪ]

the quality of being successful in producing an intended result; effectiveness

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Noun

efficacy - capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine"

efficaciousness

effectiveness, effectivity, effectuality, effectualness - power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

inefficaciousness, inefficacy - a lack of efficacy

efficacy

noun effectiveness, efficiency, power, value, success, strength, virtue, vigour, use, usefulness, potency, fruitfulness, productiveness, efficaciousness Recent medical studies confirm the efficacy of a healthier lifestyle.

Translations

efficacy [ˈefɪkəsɪ] N (frm) → eficacia f

efficacy [ˈɛfɪkəsi] n → efficacité f

efficacy

n → Wirksamkeit f

efficacy [ˈɛfɪkəsɪ] n (frm) → efficacia

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efficacy (redirected from Drug effect)

efficacy
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