sensitization

• 指变得敏感或对刺激（如抗原、心理触发因素或再次接触时注入的血清）产生反应的过程或状态。

A noun referring to the process or state of becoming sensitive or responsive to a stimulus, such as an antigen, a psychological trigger, or a serum introduced through repeated exposure.

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1. Allergic sensitizationC1formalmedical

   The process by which an individual becomes sensitive to an antigen, leading to an allergic response upon subsequent exposure.

   过敏性致敏

   • Sensitization to pollen often occurs after repeated seasonal exposure.
   • The first exposure may not cause symptoms, but sensitization can develop over time.
   • Doctors monitor sensitization levels in patients with severe allergies.

2. Immunological sensitizationC1formalmedical

   The process of rendering an organism sensitive to a serum or antigen through a series of injections, often used in medical treatments.

   免疫致敏

   • The patient underwent a series of injections to achieve sensitization to the antivenom.
   • Sensitization protocols are carefully controlled to avoid adverse reactions.
   • This method of sensitization is used in some allergy therapies.

   同义词priming

3. Psychological sensitizationC1formal

   The process of becoming increasingly responsive or sensitive to specific events, situations, or stimuli, especially emotional ones.

   心理敏感化

   • Repeated exposure to stressful situations can lead to sensitization, making a person more reactive.
   • Sensitization to criticism may cause heightened emotional responses.
   • Therapy can help reduce sensitization to traumatic memories.

   同义词hypersensitivityreactivityresponsivenesssensitivitysusceptibilityvulnerability

   反义词desensitizationhabituation