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Recent Examples of hypersensitivity
The study demonstrates the translational potential of our mineralizing technology for treating loss of enamel in clinical settings such as the treatment of enamel erosion and dental hypersensitivity.
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New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypersensitivity
sensitivity
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Whatever the case, sensitivities about national security risks remain high as China’s relationship with Western nations grows tense.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Witches Witches in Rice's world are humans born with special supernatural sensitivities, oftentimes extra sensory perceptions or the power of telekinesis.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Hypersensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypersensitivity. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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