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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sensitization

/sɛn.sɪ.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does sensitization mean?

noun

The process of making someone or something more sensitive, or the state of being made more sensitive. The act of making something more sensitive to a particular stimulus or condition.

Example

"The repeated exposure to loud noises can cause sensitization to the point where even quiet sounds become unbearable."

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