Definition of Sensitization

1. Noun. The state of being sensitive (as to an antigen).

Exact synonyms: Sensitisation
Specialized synonyms: Irritation
Generic synonyms: Predisposition, Sensitivity
Derivative terms: Sensitise

2. Noun. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations).
Exact synonyms: Sensitisation
Generic synonyms: Physical Process, Process
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Sensitize

3. Noun. Rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections.
Exact synonyms: Sensitisation, Sensitising, Sensitizing
Generic synonyms: Immunisation, Immunization
Derivative terms: Sensitise, Sensitize

Definition of Sensitization

1. Noun. The process of making something sensitive. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sensitization

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sensitization

1. Immunization, especially with reference to antigens (immunogens) not associated with infection; the induction of acquired sensitivity or of allergy. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sensitization

sensitising
sensitive
sensitive fern
sensitive pea
sensitive plant
sensitive species
sensitively
sensitiveness
sensitivenesses
sensitives
sensitivities
sensitivity
sensitivity and specificity
sensitivity training group
sensitivity training groups
sensitization
sensitizations
sensitize
sensitized
sensitizer
sensitizers
sensitizes
sensitizing
sensitizing dose
sensitizing injection
sensitizing substance
sensitometer
sensitometers
sensitometric
sensitometries

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