hypersensitivity

• Nom désignant une réaction physiologique anormale ou excessive à une substance ou à un stimulus, ou encore une sensibilité émotionnelle excessive aux situations ou aux remarques.

A noun referring to an abnormal or extreme physiological reaction to a substance or stimulus, or an excessive emotional sensitivity to situations or remarks.

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1. Pathological sensitivityC1formalmedical

   An abnormal or excessive physiological reaction to a substance or stimulus, often associated with allergies or immune system disorders.

   Hypersensibilité pathologique

   • The patient's hypersensitivity to pollen causes severe hay fever.
   • Hypersensitivity reactions can range from mild rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
   • Doctors tested her for food hypersensitivities after she experienced chronic digestive issues.

   Synonymesallergysensitization

2. Extreme emotional sensitivityB2informal

   A tendency to be easily offended, upset, or deeply affected by criticism, rejection, or emotional stimuli.

   hypersensibilité émotionnelle

   • His hypersensitivity to criticism makes it hard to give him feedback.
   • She has a hypersensitivity to loud noises and crowded places.
   • The artist's hypersensitivity to the world around her is reflected in her intense paintings.

   Synonymesdefensivenesspricklinesstouchiness