1. A complete or comprehensive answer that addresses all aspects of a question or situation
The scientist provided a total response to all the questions posed by the committee.
O cientista forneceu uma resposta total a todas as perguntas feitas pela comissão.
2. In medical or scientific contexts, the complete physiological or biological reaction to a stimulus
The drug induced a total response in the patient's immune system.
O medicamento induziu uma resposta total no sistema imunológico do paciente.