sensitization
pronunciation
How to pronounce sensitization in British English:
UK [ˌsensətaɪ'zəɪʃn]
How to pronounce sensitization in American English:
US [ˌsensətaɪ'zəɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
- (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
- rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
Word Origin
- sensitization (n.)
- 1862, originally in photography, noun of action from sensitize.
Example
- 1. Cytotoxic t cells , after sensitization by antigen , are effector cells , especially important in antiviral immunity .
- 2. Such sensitization has been observed in the course of sequential dengue epidemics by different virus strains in cuba .
- 3. Formerly there are a lot of reports about radiotherapy sensitizer , but many traditional chinese medicine have sensitization .
- 4. Sensitization to inhaled allergens was also associated with high maternal intakes of deep-frying egetable fat , raw sweet pepper and citrus fruit .
- 5. Continuous application may lead to sensitization .