sensitization
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/ˌsɛnsɪtəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(sensitize)
increase sensitivity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sensitization' originates from the word 'sensitize,' which comes from the Latin word 'sensus,' meaning 'feeling' or 'perception.'
Historical Evolution
'sensitize' evolved from the Latin word 'sensus' and was adapted into English as 'sensitize,' eventually forming the noun 'sensitization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sensitive,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making someone or something sensitive to a particular substance or situation.
The sensitization of the immune system can lead to allergic reactions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 01:46