sensitization

Noun (3)

1. the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)Synonyms: sensitisationType of sensitivity, predispositionKinds irritation
2. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)Synonyms: sensitisationType of process, physical process
3. rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injectionsSynonyms: sensitizingsensitisingsensitisationType of immunization, immunisation