triphasic

[ trahy-fey-zik ]

adjective

1. having or existing in three phases. phasis.

noun

1. a combination drug given in three phases phasis and eliciting three physiological effects.

Word History and Origins

Origin of triphasic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; tri- + phase + -ic

Example Sentences

Jill is a rich woman who has to keep reminding herself of that as she tries to navigate the totems and taboos of wealthier, snootier women, so called Mombots who obsess over Birkin bags, microablation and triphasic combination facials and Tibetan baby nurses.

From New York Times

Triphasic combination pills with 0.75 milligrams of norethindrone were linked to more than a three-fold higher risk of breast cancer, according to Beaber.

From US News