hyposensitizationn.

/ˌhʌɪpəʊsɛnsɪtʌɪˈzeɪʃən/

Etymology: < hypo- prefix 1d + sensitization n., after hypersensitization.

Medicine.

The process of diminishing the sensitivity of a hypersensitive individual (as by the introduction of the allergen in a series of gradually increasing doses); a state of diminished sensitivity so produced.

ΘΚΠ

the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment of specific diseases or conditions > [noun] > of hypersensitivity

hyposensitization1922

1922 R. A. Cooke in Jrnl. Immunol. VII. 241 On account of the confusion that must result from the use of the well defined term ‘desensitization’ to designate clinically lessened sensitiveness in allergy it is suggested that the latter be referred to as a ‘hyposensitization’.

1941 J. W. Thomas Allergy in Clin. Pract. i. 11 When complete avoidance is impossible or impractical, hyposensitization with inhalants..should be considered.

1953 F. K. Hansel Clin. Allergy xxxix. 750 The terms desensitization and hyposensitization are used interchangeably to designate a lessening of sensitization or an increase of tolerance.

1971 O. Swineford Asthma ix. 148 Treatment of allergic asthma by injecting extracts of allergens is called hyposensitization.

Derivatives

hypoˈsensitize v. (transitive) to subject (an individual) to such a process; also absol.

ΘΚΠ

the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment of specific diseases or conditions > treat specific diseases or conditions [verb (transitive)] > cure of hypersensitivity

desensitize1924

hyposensitize1939

1939 W. T. Vaughan Primer of Allergy vii. 67 We can hyposensitize with practically any of the allergens which are inhaled (except chemicals).

1944 E. Urbach & P. M. Gottlieb Allergy x. 249 Coca has succeeded in hyposensitizing a patient with turpentine allergy..by injecting turpentine dissolved in sterile almond oil every seven days.

1971 O. Swineford Asthma ix. 148 How does one hyposensitize a patient?

hypoˈsensitized adj.

ΚΠ

1931 W. T. Vaughan Allergy & Appl. Immunol. xx. 249 If contact with the allergen then produces no symptoms, he is..desensitized. If his symptoms are improved but not entirely relieved, he is hyposensitized.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1976; most recently modified version published online September 2018).

单词	hyposensitization
释义	hyposensitizationn. /ˌhʌɪpəʊsɛnsɪtʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ Etymology: < hypo- prefix 1d + sensitization n., after hypersensitization. Medicine. The process of diminishing the sensitivity of a hypersensitive individual (as by the introduction of the allergen in a series of gradually increasing doses); a state of diminished sensitivity so produced. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment of specific diseases or conditions > [noun] > of hypersensitivity hyposensitization1922 1922 R. A. Cooke in Jrnl. Immunol. VII. 241 On account of the confusion that must result from the use of the well defined term ‘desensitization’ to designate clinically lessened sensitiveness in allergy it is suggested that the latter be referred to as a ‘hyposensitization’. 1941 J. W. Thomas Allergy in Clin. Pract. i. 11 When complete avoidance is impossible or impractical, hyposensitization with inhalants..should be considered. 1953 F. K. Hansel Clin. Allergy xxxix. 750 The terms desensitization and hyposensitization are used interchangeably to designate a lessening of sensitization or an increase of tolerance. 1971 O. Swineford Asthma ix. 148 Treatment of allergic asthma by injecting extracts of allergens is called hyposensitization. Derivatives hypoˈsensitize v. (transitive) to subject (an individual) to such a process; also absol. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment of specific diseases or conditions > treat specific diseases or conditions [verb (transitive)] > cure of hypersensitivity desensitize1924 hyposensitize1939 1939 W. T. Vaughan Primer of Allergy vii. 67 We can hyposensitize with practically any of the allergens which are inhaled (except chemicals). 1944 E. Urbach & P. M. Gottlieb Allergy x. 249 Coca has succeeded in hyposensitizing a patient with turpentine allergy..by injecting turpentine dissolved in sterile almond oil every seven days. 1971 O. Swineford Asthma ix. 148 How does one hyposensitize a patient? hypoˈsensitized adj. ΚΠ 1931 W. T. Vaughan Allergy & Appl. Immunol. xx. 249 If contact with the allergen then produces no symptoms, he is..desensitized. If his symptoms are improved but not entirely relieved, he is hyposensitized. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1976; most recently modified version published online September 2018). < n.1922
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