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desensitisation

/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/diːˌsɛn.sɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс снижения чувствительности или эмоциональной реакции на стимул, часто через повторное воздействие.

A noun referring to the process of reducing sensitivity or emotional responsiveness to a stimulus, often through repeated exposure.

uncountable

  1. Reduction of sensitivityB2formalmedical

    The process of making someone or something less sensitive to a stimulus, often used in medical or psychological contexts.

    ruСнижение чувствительности

    • Desensitisation therapy helped him overcome his fear of heights.
    • The patient underwent desensitisation to reduce allergic reactions.
    • Gradual exposure is a key part of desensitisation for phobias.

    Synonymsdeadeningnumbing

    Antonymssensitisationsensitization

Forms
  • desensitisations plural form
  • desensitisations' possessive plural form
  • desensitisation's possessive singular form