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desensitization

/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/diˌsɛn.sə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/

desensitizationnoun

desensitizations

Translations

Desensitization to allergens can help reduce allergic reactions.

Десенсибилизация к аллергенам может помочь уменьшить аллергические реакции.

Definitions

The process of making someone less sensitive to something, especially through repeated exposure.

The desensitization to violence in video games is a topic of ongoing research.

A medical treatment that reduces or eliminates an allergic reaction by gradually increasing exposure to the allergen.

Desensitization therapy helped her manage her severe peanut allergy.

Synonyms

desensitizationadjective

/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/diˌsɛn.sə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to modify it (e.g., "desensitization protocol").

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or used in a process of desensitization.

The patient was enrolled in a desensitization program to overcome her phobia.