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Sensitization
01
the process of becoming sensitive to a stimulus or condition
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Repeated exposure to the allergen led to sensitization.
02
(psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
03
the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
Lexical Tree
desensitization
sensitization
