hypersensitivity
Definition
- Noun:
- Extreme sensitivity: An abnormally or excessively strong reaction to a physical or emotional stimulus.
- Pathological sensitivity: A state of being overly sensitive, often used in medical contexts to describe an exaggerated immune response to an antigen.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient's hypersensitivity to pollen causes severe allergic reactions every spring.
- Her emotional hypersensitivity means she is easily hurt by casual remarks.
Advanced Usage
- "Hypersensitivity reaction": A specific medical term for an overreaction of the immune system, classified into types (I-IV).
- Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening Type I hypersensitivity reaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypersensitive (adj): Having extreme or pathological sensitivity.
- He is hypersensitive to criticism.
- Hyposensitivity (n): The opposite condition; abnormally low sensitivity.
Synonyms
- Oversensitivity: Excessive sensitivity.
- Allergy: A specific type of hypersensitivity involving the immune system.
Related Phrases
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: An inflammatory lung disease caused by inhaling certain antigens.
- Hypersensitivity vasculitis: Inflammation of blood vessels triggered by an allergic reaction.
Noun
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extreme sensitivity
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pathological sensitivity
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