hypersensitivity (redirected from Allergic reactions)

hy·per·sen·si·tive  (hpr-sns-tv)

adj.

Highly or excessively sensitive.

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hyper·sensi·tive·ness, hyper·sensi·tivi·ty (-tv-t) n.

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hypersensitivity

extreme or abnormal sensitivity, as to criticism. — hypersensitive, adj.

See also: Psychology

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extreme or abnormal sensitivity, as to criticism. — hypersensitive, adj.

See also: Attitudes

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hypersensitivity - pathological sensitivity predisposition, sensitivity - susceptibility to a pathogen cryaesthesia, cryesthesia - hypersensitivity to cold hypersensitivity reaction - an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock
	2.	hypersensitivity - extreme sensitivity sensitivity, sensitiveness, sensibility - (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain"