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hy·per·sen·si·tive (h

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adj.

Highly or excessively sensitive.

hyper·sensi·tive·ness, hyper·sensi·tivi·ty (-t

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) n.

hypersensitivity

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

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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"

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allergic reaction allergic rhinitis allergy anaphylactic anaphylactic shock anaphylaxis atopic atopy cryaesthesia cryesthesia erythema multiforme food allergy hives hypersensitivity reaction nettle rash sensitivity skin test tuberculin test urticaria			Richer, a registered and licensed dietitian and medical writer, uses clinical studies to explain why food allergies, intolerances and hypersensitivities occur, and she provides practical strategies for avoiding risks such as cross-contamination and anaphylactic shock. Food allergies by SciTech Book News Some common symptoms include finger agnosia, problems with balance and gait, choreiform (involuntary spasmodic) movements of finger or mouth or poor graphomotor skills, tactile defensiveness, rigid behavior patterns, and auditory hypersensitivities (Dunn, 2001; Eide, 2003). Sensory-processing disorder in children with cochlear implants by Bharadwaj, Sneha V.; Daniel, Linda L.; Matzke, Patricia L. / AJOT: American Journal of Occupational Therapy One recent argument is that these behavioral hypersensitivities are evoked reflexive motor behaviors rather than spontaneous painful responses. Clinical feasibility for cell therapy using human neuronal cell line ... by Eaton, Mary J.; Wolfe, Stacey Q. / Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development			hyperphasia hyperphysical hyperphysics hyperpiesia hyperpiesis hyperpigmentation hyperpituitarism hyperplane hyperplasia Hyperplastic hyperploid hyperpnea hyperpnoea hyperpolarize hyperpower hyperprosexia hyperpyrexia hyperreal hyperreal number hyperrealism hyperreality Hypersecretion Hypersensibility hypersensitised hypersensitive Hypersensitivities hypersensitivity hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitize hypersensitized hypersexual hypersomnia hypersonic hyperspace hyperspectral imagery hypersphere hypersplenism Hyperstat hyperstereoscopy hypersthene Hypersthenic Hypertensin hypertension hypertensive hypertext hypertext mark-up language hypertext markup language hypertext system hypertext transfer protocol hyperthermal hyperthermia			hypersegmented neutrophil hypersegmented neutrophil hypersegmented neutrophil Hypersensetive Hypersensetive Hypersensetive Hypersensetive Hypersensibility Hypersensibility hypersensitised hypersensitive hypersensitive hypersensitive hypersensitive Hypersensitive Carotid Sinus Reflex Hypersensitive carotid sinus syndrome Hypersensitive carotid sinus syndrome Hypersensitive carotid sinus syndrome Hypersensitive carotid sinus syndrome Hypersensitive Reaction Hypersensitive response Hypersensitive Site Three hypersensitive tooth hypersensitive tooth hypersensitive tooth hypersensitive tooth hypersensitiveness hypersensitiveness hypersensitiveness hypersensitiveness Hypersensitivities hypersensitivity hypersensitivity hypersensitivity hypersensitivity hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity angiitis Hypersensitivity angiitis Hypersensitivity angiitis hypersensitivity disease hypersensitivity disease hypersensitivity disease hypersensitivity disease Hypersensitivity Lung Disease hypersensitivity myocarditis hypersensitivity myocarditis hypersensitivity myocarditis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis hypersensitivity pneumonitis profile hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitivity reaction hypersensitivity reactions hypersensitivity syndrome hypersensitivity threshold hypersensitivity threshold

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