Sensitization
Sensitization
Sensitization (/ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/) is a non-associative learning process in which repeated administration of a stimulus results in the progressive amplification of a response. Sensitization often refers to the way a living organism's response increases, or sensitizes, in reaction to a stimulus.
Etymology
The term "sensitization" was first used in the psychological context in the late 19th century and is derived from the Latin word "sensitivus", meaning "capable of sensation".
Related Terms
- Allergy: An exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.
- Hypersensitivity: An abnormal sensitivity, a reaction to a stimulus which is greatly exaggerated compared to the normal response.
- Desensitization: The process of reducing sensitivity or reactivity to a stimulus, often used in the context of overcoming phobias or allergies.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Stimulus: Something that causes a response, especially a physiological one.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sensitization
- Wikipedia's article - Sensitization
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