desensitization

[ dee-sen-si-tuh-zey-shuhn ]

/ diˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or process of desensitizing.

Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the elimination or reduction of natural or acquired reactivity or sensitivity to an external stimulus, as an allergen.

Psychiatry. a behavior modification technique, used especially in treating phobias, in which panic or other undesirable emotional response to a given stimulus is reduced or extinguished, especially by repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Origin of desensitization

First recorded in 1920–25; desensitize + -ation

Words nearby desensitization

desecration, deseed, desegregate, desegregation, deselect, desensitization, desensitize, Deseret, deserpidine, desert, desert a sinking ship

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Example sentences from the Web for desensitization

Desensitization is normally used in the context of individual therapy.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
As the basis for desensitization, deep relaxation is used to inhibit anxiety.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
Anxiety is offset by means of desensitization, assertiveness training, and sex therapy.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
We have already briefly discussed them in Chapter 12 in connection with desensitization.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett

Dr. Cantwell decided to use a combination of desensitization and assertiveness training with Anne.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett

Medical definitions for desensitization

desensitization

[ dē-sĕn′sĭ-tĭ-zā′shən ]

n.

The reduction or abolition of allergic sensitivity or reactions to a specific allergen.antianaphylaxis

The mitigation of an individual's emotional response to a distressing stimulus by repeated exposure to or imagination of that stimulus.

单词	desensitization
释义	desensitization [ dee-sen-si-tuh-zey-shuhn ] / diˌsɛn sɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən / noun the act or process of desensitizing. Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the elimination or reduction of natural or acquired reactivity or sensitivity to an external stimulus, as an allergen. Psychiatry. a behavior modification technique, used especially in treating phobias, in which panic or other undesirable emotional response to a given stimulus is reduced or extinguished, especially by repeated exposure to that stimulus. Origin of desensitization First recorded in 1920–25; desensitize + -ation Words nearby desensitization desecration, deseed, desegregate, desegregation, deselect, desensitization, desensitize, Deseret, deserpidine, desert, desert a sinking ship Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for desensitization Desensitization is normally used in the context of individual therapy. When You Don't Know Where to Turn\|Steven J. Bartlett As the basis for desensitization, deep relaxation is used to inhibit anxiety. When You Don't Know Where to Turn\|Steven J. Bartlett Anxiety is offset by means of desensitization, assertiveness training, and sex therapy. When You Don't Know Where to Turn\|Steven J. Bartlett We have already briefly discussed them in Chapter 12 in connection with desensitization. When You Don't Know Where to Turn\|Steven J. Bartlett Dr. Cantwell decided to use a combination of desensitization and assertiveness training with Anne. When You Don't Know Where to Turn\|Steven J. Bartlett Medical definitions for desensitization desensitization [ dē-sĕn′sĭ-tĭ-zā′shən ] n. The reduction or abolition of allergic sensitivity or reactions to a specific allergen.antianaphylaxis The mitigation of an individual's emotional response to a distressing stimulus by repeated exposure to or imagination of that stimulus. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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