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Sensitization vs Desensitization - What's the difference?

sensitization | desensitization |

As nouns the difference between sensitization and desensitization

is that sensitization is the process of making something sensitive while desensitization is the act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation.

sensitization

English

Noun

(s)
  • The process of making something sensitive.

    • Related terms

    * sensitive * sensitize

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    desensitization

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (mostly British ): desensitisation

    Noun

  • The act or process of desensitizing]], of dulling or [[reduce, reducing sensation.