The terms âdrug allergy,â âdrug hypersensitivity,â and âdrug reactionâ are often used interchangeably. Drug reactions encompass all adverse events related to drug administration, regardless of etiology. Drug hypersensitivity is defined as an immune-mediated response to a drug agent in a sensitized patient.
By extension, the term manichean is widely applied (often used as a derogatory term) as an adjective to a philosophy of moral dualism, according to which a moral course of action involves a clear (or simplistic) choice between good and evil, or as a noun to people who hold such a view.
Full Definition of MARTINET. 1. : a strict disciplinarian. 2. : a person who stresses a rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods. See martinet defined for English-language learners. See martinet defined for kids.ull Definition of MARTINET. 1. : a strict disciplinarian. 2. : a person who stresses a rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods. See martinet defined for English-language learners. See martinet defined for kids.