hypersensitivity

English - Turkish

Definition of hypersensitivity in English Turkish dictionary

(Tıp) hipersensitivite reaksiyonu

aşırı duyarlılık

(Tıp) Bir uyarana veya bir allergene karşı aşırı derecede olma durumu

idiopati

Related Terms

drug hypersensitivity

(Eczacılık,Tıp) ilaç aşırı duyarlılığı

drug hypersensitivity

(Tıp) aşırı ilaç duyarlılığı

English - English

Definition of hypersensitivity in English English dictionary

any heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy

An excessive immune response that results from previous exposure to an antigen Immediate responses are antibody-mediated and occur in minutes; delayed responses are mediated by T-cells and occur about 24 hrs later

in many European texts called also "allergy" - immune-mediated tissue-damaging reaction In clinical language - any adverse immune reaction, which is too intensive or qualitatively unusual, because it brings pathological sequels The clinical usage of this term is not precise and somewhat misleading

Abnormally or excessively sensitive reaction to a stimulus Increased response that may be inappropriate to the level of stimulus

extreme sensitivity pathological sensitivity

{i} excessive sensitivity; abnormal sensitivity to a substance which does not usually have a negative affect on the body (i.e. medication)

A greater than normal bodily response to a foreign agent

pathological sensitivity

extreme sensitivity

Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen

An exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance

Being overreactive or oversensitive to sensory (or emotional) stimuli This is a very common feature of autistic spectrum condition and Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) See also: hyposensitivity

Typically refers to tooth pain that is caused very easily and with a stimulus that normally would elicit no feeling

Some individuals with ADHD report a heightened sensory awareness This is being highly sensitive to touch, smell and other sensory stimulus Can also be called Tactile Defensiveness

An exaggerated immune response to a foreign agent Some hypersensitivity reactions can be fatal

abnormal sensitivity; an exaggerated immune response to an antigen, drug, etc

an allergy; an exaggerated or inappropriate immune response categorized based on which part of the immune system that is involved and the onset of response (i e Types I, II, III, IV)

Another word for allergy

- Overly sensitive to stimulation

Great or excessive sensitivity

or Hyposensitivity - The overly responsivity or under-responsivity to sensory information or input through the mouth (tactile), nose (olfactory), eyes (visual), skin (tactile), balance (vestibular), movement (proprioception) Hypersensitivity results in tendency to be fearful and cautious or negative and defiant Hyposensitivity results in a tendency to crave intense sensations or to withdraw and be difficult to engage

Form of allergy generally mediated by antibodies

Related Terms

hypersensitivity reaction

an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock

human seminal plasma protein hypersensitivity

A rare allergy to certain proteins found in human semen

Hyphenation

hy·per·sen·si·ti·vi·ty

Turkish pronunciation

haypırsensîtîvîti

Pronunciation

/ˌhīpərˈsensətəvətē/ /ˌhaɪpɜrˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪtiː/