as in hypersensitivity
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Noun
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For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Oversensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversensitivity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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