hyperacuity

noun

Definition of hyperacuitynext
as in hypersensitivity

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  1. hypersensitivity
  2. acuity
  3. sensitivity
Noun
  • For a small subset of people with severe, treatment-resistant autoimmune or hypersensitivity conditions, there may be a short-term clinical rationale worth exploring under medical supervision.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Because of his accident, Francesco developed various skin conditions such as the inability to sweat, rosacea, eczema and hypersensitivity to ingredients.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Definition of hypersensitivity
Noun
  • Whitehead conjures New York with the deeply experienced intelligence and acuity of Claude McKay in his exultant, picaresque novels of Black life in the early 20th century.
    — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • Patients are entering the system with higher-acuity conditions that could have been addressed earlier.
    — Julia Strandberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of acuity
Noun
  • Given the turbulence, complexity and sensitivity of our world, perhaps the tournament is now established as a proxy for expressing global anxieties.
    — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Salmon contains omega-3 fats that may offer additional benefits for insulin sensitivity and heart health.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 20 July 2026
Definition of sensitivity
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