hyposensitivity
[/ˌhaɪpoʊsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/]
nounpl: hyposensitivities
hipossensibilidade
1. Reduced or diminished sensitivity to stimuli; a state of being less responsive than normal to sensory input, allergens, or other triggering factors
The patient's hyposensitivity to pain made it difficult for doctors to diagnose the injury.
A hipossensibilidade do paciente à dor dificultou o diagnóstico da lesão pelos médicos.
2. In immunology, a decreased immune response or allergic reaction to a substance or allergen
After months of immunotherapy, the child developed hyposensitivity to peanut allergens.
Após meses de imunoterapia, a criança desenvolveu hipossensibilidade aos alérgenos de amendoim.
3. In neurology and sensory processing, a condition characterized by reduced awareness or reaction to environmental stimuli
Hyposensitivity to tactile sensations is sometimes observed in autism spectrum disorder.
A hipossensibilidade às sensações táteis é às vezes observada no transtorno do espectro autista.
Hyposensitivity is primarily used in medical, psychological, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In recent years, the term has become more prominent in discussions of neurodiversity and autism spectrum disorder, particularly in educational and healthcare settings. Brazilian healthcare professionals use 'hipossensibilidade' when discussing both allergic responses and sensory processing differences.
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn a deaf ear (similar concept of reduced sensitivity)
tune out (colloquial expression of hyposensitivity to stimuli)
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