sensitization
[ sen-si-tuh-zey-shuhn ]
noun
the state or process of being sensitized.
Psychology. the process of becoming susceptible to a given stimulus that previously had no effect or significance.
Immunology.
a state or condition in which a previously encountered foreign substance triggers an immune reaction.
an immunologic state or condition that is evidenced by the acquired ability of a cell or individual to detect the presence of a foreign substance upon reexposure to the substance and to react immunologically.
Origin of sensitization
1Other words from sensitization
- non·sen·si·ti·za·tion, noun
- re·sen·si·ti·za·tion, noun
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