hypersensitivity

UK
/ˌhaɪ.pə.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌhaɪ.pɚ.sɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/
hypersensitivitynoun
hypersensitivities
pl
Traductions
hypersensibilitéSens médical et général.
Her hypersensitivity to pollen causes her to have severe allergic reactions during the spring.
Son hypersensibilité au pollen lui provoque de fortes réactions allergiques au printemps.
Définitions
An exaggerated or inappropriate immune response to a substance that is normally harmless, often leading to allergic reactions.
Her hypersensitivity to pollen causes her to have severe allergic reactions during the spring.
An excessive or abnormal sensitivity to stimuli, which can be physical, emotional, or psychological.
His hypersensitivity to criticism made it difficult for him to accept feedback at work.
Synonymes
hypersensitivityadjective
UK
/ˌhaɪ.pə.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌhaɪ.pɚ.sɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "hypersensitivity reactions"
Traductions
hypersensibleTerme courant, notamment en contexte médical.
Hypersensitivity reactions can range from mild itching to anaphylaxis.
Les réactions hypersensibles peuvent aller de simples démangeaisons à l’anaphylaxie.
Définitions
Relating to or characterized by hypersensitivity.
Hypersensitivity reactions can range from mild itching to anaphylaxis.