hypersensitivity

An excessive or abnormal sensitivity to a substance. A person who is hypersensitive to a certain drug will often suffer a severe allergic reaction ( see allergy ) if given the drug.

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Example Sentences

The examples of this latest explosion of hypersensitivity are too numerous to recount, but a few should suffice.

Joie Chen on why the complaints are more than just hypersensitivity.

While it is a relief it is not getting higher, hypersensitivity to inflation shouldn't stop that number from getting lower.

Moongirls only become mean girls to disguise their hypersensitivity.

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