hyposensitize

hy·po·sen·si·tize

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Definitions of hyposensitize word

verb with object hyposensitize to cause (a person) to become less sensitive to (a substance producing an allergic reaction); desensitize. 1
noun hyposensitize Reduce the sensitivity of (a hypersensitive person) to an allergen by frequently injecting small amounts of the allergen; desensitize. 1
verb hyposensitize to desensitize; render less sensitive 0
verb transitive hyposensitize to treat with frequent, small injections of an antigen so as to decrease the symptoms of an allergy to that antigen 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; hypo- + sensitize

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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