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    hypersensitive
    /ˌhʌɪpəˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. having extreme physical sensitivity to particular substances or conditions.
    • 2. easily hurt, worried, or offended: "proximity to death makes people hypersensitive and aware"

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    Hypersensitive means too easily upset by criticism or very easily influenced, changed, or damaged by physical conditions. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Hypersensitivity (also called hypersensitivity reaction or intolerance) is an abnormal physiological condition in which there is an undesirable and adverse immune response to an antigen. [1] [2] It is an abnormality in the immune system that causes immune diseases including allergies and autoimmunity. It is caused by many types of particles and ...

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    Learn the meaning of hypersensitive, an adjective that describes someone or something that is excessively or abnormally sensitive to stimuli. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

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    Hypersensitive means too easily upset by criticism or very easily influenced, changed, or damaged by physical effects. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Oct 26, 2018 · Hypersensitivity is the tendency to feel judged and worthless in ambiguous situations, especially when self-esteem depends on relationships. Learn how psychologists define and measure hypersensitivity, and how it affects our behavior and emotions.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › hypersensitivityHYPERSENSITIVITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Hypersensitivity is a condition in which the immune system reacts in an extreme way to a substance in the body. Learn more about the types, causes and effects of hypersensitivity from Cambridge Dictionary, with examples and translations.

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    Hypersensitive means getting annoyed or offended very easily, or being extremely sensitive to certain drugs or chemicals. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of hypersensitive with sentences and sources.