cross-react
Americanverb (used without object)
Example Sentences
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"The fragmentome can serve as a foundation for building different classifiers for different diseases, and importantly, these classifiers are disease-specific and do not cross-react," Annapragada says.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
They sometimes cross-react with commonly used over-the-counter medications, as well as tea or protein powders sold within some state facilities, the report detailed.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
Most affected babies only react to a single food, although some foods cross-react.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2023
Flu viruses, diphtheria, and cholera toxin all have sites that cross-react with normal receptor-binding sites and gain entry into cells.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Since progesterone carries significant side effects and has the potential to cross-react with other commonly used drugs, this recommendation is reckless.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2016
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