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sensitization

sen·si·ti·za·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-si-tuh-zey-shuh n]
    • /ˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌsen.sɪ.taɪ.ˈzeɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-si-tuh-zey-shuh n]
    • /ˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of sensitization word

  • noun sensitization the state or process of being sensitized. 1
  • noun sensitization Psychology. the process of becoming susceptible to a given stimulus that previously had no effect or significance. 1
  • noun sensitization 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. 1
  • noun sensitization development of an allergy 1
  • noun sensitization increased vulnerability to sth 1
  • noun sensitization Sensitization is the administration of an antigen to produce a primary immune response. 0
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Origin of sensitization

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; sensitize + -ation

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Parts of speech for Sensitization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sensitization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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