An alcoholic or a barbiturate abuser requiring a greater amount of an anaesthetic when undergoing surgery is an example of __________.

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Cross-tolerance occurs when the tolerance to one drug leads to a tolerance to another drug with similar effects. In this case, the alcohol or barbiturate abuse has led to cross-tolerance, requiring a greater amount of anaesthetic for the individual to receive the desired effect.

An Alcoholic or a Barbiturate Abuser Requiring a Greater Amount