verb
- to make abnormally or excessively sensitive to a stimulus, allergen, or substance
Usage: transitive verb; often used in medical or psychological contexts
Examples
- Repeated exposure to the chemical hypersensitizes the skin to further contact.
- The treatment hypersensitizes patients to light, requiring protective measures.
- Stress can hypersensitize the nervous system, making people react more intensely to stimuli.
- Certain medications hypersensitize individuals to specific allergens.
- The condition hypersensitizes nerve endings, causing heightened pain perception.