sensitisation

Definitions of sensitisation

1. noun

   (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
   synonyms: sensitization

   type of:

   physical process, process

   a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
2. noun

   the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
   synonyms: sensitization

   types:

   irritation

   (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

   type of:

   predisposition, sensitivity

   susceptibility to a pathogen
3. noun

   rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
   synonyms: sensitising, sensitization, sensitizing

   type of:

   immunisation, immunization

   the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)