Sensitization Synonyms

(psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sensitisation
Rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sensitizing
  2. sensitising
  3. sensitisation

Words Related to Sensitization

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. bronchoconstriction
  2. autoimmunity
  3. hypersensitivity

Sensitization Sentence Examples

  • Early treatment can help prevent an increased sensitization to other allergens.

  • The first stage is identified as "sensitization" or early awareness, where, around age 10, a child experiences same-sex attraction and feelings of being different than other children.

  • The immune system is not involved in irritant dermatitis, and the person's skin is damaged without prior sensitization.

  • Topical corticosteroids are especially effective at reducing this seasonal sensitization because they work more slowly and last longer than most other medication types.

  • This treatment has a failure rate of about 1-2 percent, apparently due to the mother's sensitization during pregnancy rather than at delivery.

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