sensitization
UK/.sensitai'zeiʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The process of making something sensitive or responsive to a stimulus
致敏作用；敏化过程
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsensitizefeel, perceive, be aware
+
-ationact, process, state
=sensitization
The noun of the verb sensitize (sensitize + -ation) — the process of being made sensitive. Common in medicine (allergen sensitization) and photography. See sensitize / sensitive for the root.
Common Collocations
- 1.allergen sensitization过敏原致敏
- 2.cross-sensitization交叉致敏
- 3.sensitization process致敏过程
Example Sentences
- 1.
Repeated exposure can lead to sensitization to the allergen.
- 2.
The campaign focused on the sensitization of the public to road safety.