Today's Date: 5/25/2013 - Site Updated: 5/25/2013
desensitization
desensitization
(dee-sens-ih-tiz-A-shun):
a way to reduce or stop a response such as an allergic reaction to something. For example, if someone has an allergic reaction to something, the doctor gives the person a very small amount of the substance at first to increase one`s tolerance. Over a period of time, larger doses are given until the person is taking the full dose. This is one way to help the body get used to the full dose and to prevent the allergic reaction.
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