sensitize Definition
sen·si·tize (sen′sə tīz′)
transitive verb -·tized′, -·tiz′·ing
to make sensitive or susceptible; specif.,
- Photog. to make (a film or plate) sensitive to light, etc.
- Immunology to make (an individual) sensitive or hypersensitive to an antigen
Etymology: sensit(ive) + -ize
sensitize Related Forms
sen′·si·ti·za′·tion noun
sen′·si·tiz′er noun
sensitize Synonyms
sensitize Usage Examples
Object
- cell: This test measures the metabolic response of human monocytes to red cells sensitized with IgG antibodies.
- brain: Then we shall always find that there has been one striking idea which forced its way in on a brain sensitized by emotion.
- skin: Post Peel Skin Calming Balm: Bisabolol is a powerful soothing agent and instrumental in reducing and calming sensitized skins.
- agent: Not everyone has the genetic predisposition toward the development of allergy antibody immune responses to sensitizing agents, or allergens.
- student: Its aim is to sensitize the student to the creative relationship existing between an object and space within an urban environment.
- plate: The photographer has opened the door of the camera to expose the sensitized metal plate to the light.
Subject
emotion: Then we shall always find that there has been one striking idea which forced its way in on a brain sensitized by emotion.
Preposition: by
emotion: Then we shall always find that there has been one striking idea which forced its way in on a brain sensitized by emotion.
Modifying Another Word
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