hy·per·sen·si·tive (h  p r-s n s -tv)adj. Highly or excessively sensitive. hy per·sensi·tive·ness, hyper·sensi·tivi·ty (-tv-t ) n. |
hypersensitivity
extreme or abnormal sensitivity, as to criticism. — hypersensitive, adj.
See also: Psychologyextreme or abnormal sensitivity, as to criticism. — hypersensitive, adj.
See also: Attitudes
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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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