UK
/ˌhaɪ.pəˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈsɛn.səˌtaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund; usually treated as an uncountable noun referring to the process of inducing hypersensitivity.
Definitions
The act or process of causing an increased sensitivity or heightened response to stimuli. Repeated hypersensitizing of the immune system can lead to severe allergic reactions.
Synonyms
sensitization process
sensitizing (gerund)
sensitising (gerund)
hypersensitizinggerund / present participle Present-participle adjective formed from the verb ‘hypersensitize’.
Translations
The hypersensitizing effect of the drug made the patient more reactive to allergens.
Гиперсенсибилизирующий эффект препарата сделал пациента более реактивным к аллергенам.
Definitions
Causing an increased sensitivity or heightened response to stimuli. The new medication had a hypersensitizing effect, making the patient more reactive to allergens.