desensitization

UK
/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/diˌsɛn.sə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/
desensitizationnoun
desensitizations
pl
Traductions
The desensitization to violence in video games is a topic of ongoing research.
La désensibilisation à la violence dans les jeux vidéo fait l’objet de recherches continues.
Définitions
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.
desensitizationadjective
UK
/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/diˌsɛn.sə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to modify it (e.g., "desensitization protocol").
Traductions
Traductions supplémentaires
désensibilisantMédecine ; s’emploie pour ce qui vise à réduire une sensibilité ou une réaction allergique.
Définitions
Relating to, involving, or used in a process of desensitization.
The patient was enrolled in a desensitization program to overcome her phobia.