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sensitization: (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations); the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)

anaphylaxis collapse: hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance

sensitivity collapse: the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment; the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences; "a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity"; "the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth"; (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain"; sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others); susceptibility to a pathogen

tenderness collapse: a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling; warm compassionate feelings; a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on"

allergy collapse: hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity

identification collapse: the attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons); evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing; the condition of having your identity established; "the thief's identification was followed quickly by his arrest"

tact collapse: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence

nervousness collapse: a sensitive or highly strung temperament; an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves"

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