refractoriness
noun
re·frac·to·ri·ness
ri-ˈfrak-t(ə-)rē-nəs 
: the insensitivity to further immediate stimulation that develops in irritable and especially nervous tissue as a result of intense or prolonged stimulation
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“Refractoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/refractoriness. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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