hyposensitizing

verb
  1. reducing or decreasing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, allergen, or irritant through gradual exposure or treatment
  2. Usage: medical/immunological context; present participle or gerund form of 'hyposensitize'
adjective
  1. serving to reduce or decrease sensitivity; relating to the process of hyposensitization
  2. Usage: medical/clinical context

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