sensitive

sensitive definition - medical

sen·si·tive (sĕnˈsĭ-tĭv)

adjective
  1. Capable of perceiving with a sense or senses.
  2. Responsive to a stimulus.
  3. Susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others.
  4. Easily irritated or inflamed, especially due to previous exposure to an antigen.
  5. Relating to, or characterizing a sensitized antigen.

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