desensitization (n)
desensitisation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def the process of reducing sensitivity
examples the patient was desensitized to the allergen
Outgoing links
Hypernym decrease, decrement
Derivationally related form desensitisation → desensitise; desensitisation → desensitise
Derivationally related form desensitization → desensitize; desensitization → desensitize
Incoming links
Hyponym decrease, decrement
Derivationally related form desensitise → desensitisation; desensitise → desensitisation
Derivationally related form desensitize → desensitization; desensitize → desensitization

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