hyposensitizing

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That makes someone or something less sensitive to a substance or stimulus.
    • Doctors recommend a hyposensitizing program for patients with severe allergies.
    • The hyposensitizing effect of the treatment lasts for several years.
    • The hyposensitizing injection contains tiny amounts of the allergen.
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verb
  1. Present participle of hyposensitize: the act of making someone or something less sensitive.
    • The clinic is hyposensitizing patients to bee venom this month.
    • Hyposensitizing the immune system requires patience and regular visits.
    • They are hyposensitizing the child to milk proteins under medical supervision.
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