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Recent Examples of hypersensitivity
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.
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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.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Much of that expansion has been driven by customers dealing with sensory overload, including people with ADHD, autism, and other forms of hypersensitivity.
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Time Contributors,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
But, in this age of AI hype and hypersensitivity, that ambition is already sparking debate.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Understanding the exact ways proteins like TRPM8 or TRPV1 work could help scientists develop specific blockers that would treat hypersensitivity without depriving people of normal temperature sensation.
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Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
And when a restaurant fails to manage allergens carefully, and a customer has a reaction, the results can range widely from uncomfortable swelling and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, a life-threatening acute hypersensitivity reaction that requires immediate treatment at a hospital.
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K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
That’s because for some, the driver for an eating disorder has less to do with body image and more to do with sensory hypersensitivity or the need for rigid eating rituals.
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Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
The African American community has a hypersensitivity to antipsychotic drugs, more than most groups.
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Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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
Much of that expansion has been driven by customers dealing with sensory overload, including people with ADHD, autism, and other forms of hypersensitivity.
—
Time Contributors,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
But, in this age of AI hype and hypersensitivity, that ambition is already sparking debate.
—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Understanding the exact ways proteins like TRPM8 or TRPV1 work could help scientists develop specific blockers that would treat hypersensitivity without depriving people of normal temperature sensation.
—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
And when a restaurant fails to manage allergens carefully, and a customer has a reaction, the results can range widely from uncomfortable swelling and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, a life-threatening acute hypersensitivity reaction that requires immediate treatment at a hospital.
—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
That’s because for some, the driver for an eating disorder has less to do with body image and more to do with sensory hypersensitivity or the need for rigid eating rituals.
—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
The African American community has a hypersensitivity to antipsychotic drugs, more than most groups.
—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypersensitivity
sensitivity
Noun
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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“Hypersensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypersensitivity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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