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hyposensitize
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hy·po·sen·si·tize  (hp-sns-tz)
tr.v. hy·po·sen·si·tized, hy·po·sen·si·tiz·ing, hy·po·sen·si·tiz·es
To make less sensitive, as to an allergen; desensitize.
hypo·sensi·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.
hyposensitize, hyposensitise [ˌhaɪpəʊˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪz]
vb
(tr) to desensitize; render less sensitive
hyposensitization , hyposensitisation n
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Desensitization or hyposensitization is no longer very popular due to side effects and the lowish success rate.
Herbal Medicines for Allergies by Francis Adam / Health, general community
15) Finally, patients who are undergoing immunotherapy for allergy hyposensitization can be continued on these injections during pregnancy.
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Since your symptoms are only occasional and not life threatening, consultation with an allergist for hyposensitization shots will probably not be worth the expense and effort.
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