Sensitive
Sensitive (Medicine)
Sensitive (pronounced: /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/) is a term used in medicine to describe the state of being responsive or susceptible to certain stimuli or substances.
Etymology
The term "sensitive" originates from the Latin word "sensibilis", which means capable of feeling or perceiving.
Definition
In a medical context, sensitive often refers to the body's ability to respond to changes in the environment or to specific treatments. For example, a patient may be described as being "sensitive" to a particular drug if their body reacts positively to it.
Related Terms
- Sensitivity (Medicine): This term refers to the degree to which an organism or a system responds to a stimulus or a change in the environment.
- Allergy: An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, which causes an exaggerated response to certain substances that are generally not harmful.
- Hypersensitivity: This is an exaggerated or inappropriate immune response to a substance that is generally not harmful.
- Tolerance (Medicine): This term refers to the body's reduced response to a drug after repeated use.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sensitive
- Wikipedia's article - Sensitive
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