desensitization
n. process or act of making less sensitive | ||||
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Desensitization Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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desensitization
Noun
1. the process of reducing sensitivity; "the patient was desensitized to the allergen"
(synonym) desensitisation
(hypernym) decrease, decrement
(derivation) desensitize, desensitise
Noun
1. the process of reducing sensitivity; "the patient was desensitized to the allergen"
(synonym) desensitisation
(hypernym) decrease, decrement
(derivation) desensitize, desensitise
Desensitization Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Allergy desensitization
Stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being to modify or stop the allergy "war" (by reducing the strength of the IgE and its effect on the mast cells). This form of treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (eg, bees, hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to a year to become effective and injections ("shots") are usually required for 3-5 years.
Stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being to modify or stop the allergy "war" (by reducing the strength of the IgE and its effect on the mast cells). This form of treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (eg, bees, hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to a year to become effective and injections ("shots") are usually required for 3-5 years.
| Aids Glossary |
desensitization
the reduction of sensitivity or allergic reaction to an antigen or a drug, typically achieved by administering a small amount and gradually increasing the dose.
the reduction of sensitivity or allergic reaction to an antigen or a drug, typically achieved by administering a small amount and gradually increasing the dose.
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
desensitization (dee-sens-ih-tiz-A-shun)
a way to reduce or stop a response such as an allergic reaction to something. For example, if someone has an allergic reaction to something, the doctor gives the person a very small amount of the substance at first to increase one's tolerance. Over a period of time, larger doses are given until the person is taking the full dose. This is one way to help the body get used to the full dose and to prevent the allergic reaction.
a way to reduce or stop a response such as an allergic reaction to something. For example, if someone has an allergic reaction to something, the doctor gives the person a very small amount of the substance at first to increase one's tolerance. Over a period of time, larger doses are given until the person is taking the full dose. This is one way to help the body get used to the full dose and to prevent the allergic reaction.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Desensitization
The reduction or abolition of allergic sensitivity or reactions to the specific antigen (allergen)
The reduction or abolition of allergic sensitivity or reactions to the specific antigen (allergen)
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
DESENSITIZATION
Gradually increasing the dose of a medicine in order to overcome severe reactions. Desensitization procedures have become popular when administering Bactrim to persons with a history of adverse reactions to the drug. Bactrim (see TMP/SMX) is an important drug against PCP<!-- (see) --> infection.
Gradually increasing the dose of a medicine in order to overcome severe reactions. Desensitization procedures have become popular when administering Bactrim to persons with a history of adverse reactions to the drug. Bactrim (see TMP/SMX) is an important drug against PCP<!-- (see) --> infection.
| Muscle Pain |
Desensitization
a reduction in sensitivity of a neuron to a stimulus, caused by the same or another stimulant.
An example is the desensitization of receptors caused by capsaicin after initial excitation.
a reduction in sensitivity of a neuron to a stimulus, caused by the same or another stimulant.
An example is the desensitization of receptors caused by capsaicin after initial excitation.
Desensitization Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| AJA_Glossary of Wireless, RF and Microwave Terms |
Desensitization
The compression in the IF output power from a desired RF input signal caused by a second high level signal being simultaneously applied to the RF port of a mixer. As a rule of thumb, in low level mixers, a desired RF input 3 dB below the mixer conversion compression point will begin to cause desensitization.
The compression in the IF output power from a desired RF input signal caused by a second high level signal being simultaneously applied to the RF port of a mixer. As a rule of thumb, in low level mixers, a desired RF input 3 dB below the mixer conversion compression point will begin to cause desensitization.
Desensitization Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| gambling |
Desensitization
A theraputic technique that exposes persons to stressful situations under relaxed conditions, over time reducing the stress associated with the situation. A gambler, for example, might be asked by a therapist to imagine walking by a casino without going in. Sometimes referred to as "imaginal desensitization" or "systematic desensitization."
A theraputic technique that exposes persons to stressful situations under relaxed conditions, over time reducing the stress associated with the situation. A gambler, for example, might be asked by a therapist to imagine walking by a casino without going in. Sometimes referred to as "imaginal desensitization" or "systematic desensitization."
Desensitization Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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