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sensitization

sen·si·ti·zation

uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)

2.

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

Origin

From sensitize + -ation.

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