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hypersensitivity

,haɪpɝr'sɛnsɪtɪvɪti

Synonyms of hypersensitivity Antonyms of hypersensitivity Examples of hypersensitivity Usage of hypersensitivity Parts of hypersensitivity Definition that contains hypersensitivity Words sounding like hypersensitivity Explanation of hypersensitivity

noun
extreme sensitivity
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sensitivity sensibility sensitiveness
noun
pathological sensitivity
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sensitivity predisposition

Definition that contains hypersensitivity

allergy hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
anaphylaxis hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
allergic reaction hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
cryaesthesia hypersensitivity to cold
cryesthesia hypersensitivity to cold