1. The state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
   - sensitisation [Brit] 
2. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)
   - sensitisation [Brit] 
3. Rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
   - sensitizing, sensitising [Brit], sensitisation [Brit]

Derived forms: sensitizations

See also: sensitize

Type of: immunisation [Brit], immunization, physical process, predisposition, process, sensitivity

Encyclopedia: Sensitization

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