hypersensitive
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adjective \ˌhī-pər-ˈsen(t)-s(ə-)tiv\Definition of HYPERSENSITIVE
1
: excessively or abnormally sensitive
2
: abnormally susceptible physiologically to a specific agent (as a drug or antigen)
— hy·per·sen·si·tive·ness noun
— hy·per·sen·si·tiv·i·ty \-ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈti-və-tē\ noun
See Examples of HYPERSENSITIVE
- She's hypersensitive about her past.
- People who are hypersensitive to the chemical may have violent reactions even to small amounts.
First Known Use of HYPERSENSITIVE
1871
hy·per·sen·si·tive
adjective \ˌhī-pər-ˈsen(t)-sət-iv, -ˈsen(t)-stiv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HYPERSENSITIVE
1
: excessively or abnormally sensitive
2
: abnormally susceptible physiologically to a specific agent (as a drug or antigen)
—hy·per·sen·si·tive·ness noun
—hy·per·sen·si·tiv·i·ty \-ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈtiv-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; hy·per·sen·si·tiv·i·ties
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