verb
- to reduce the sensitivity of (a person or organism) to a substance or stimulus, especially through repeated or gradual exposure
Usage: medical/scientific context; third person singular present tense of 'hyposensitize'
Examples
- The treatment hyposensitizes patients to allergens through controlled exposure.
- Repeated exposure to the stimulus hyposensitizes the nervous system over time.
- Immunotherapy hyposensitizes individuals to pollen and dust mite allergens.
- The medication hyposensitizes pain receptors in the affected area.
- Gradual desensitization therapy hyposensitizes people to their phobias.