hypersensitive
hypersensitive (hy-per-sen-si-tiv) adj. prone to respond abnormally to the presence of a particular antigen, which may cause a variety of tissue reactions ranging from serum sickness to an allergy (such as hay fever) or, at the severest, to anaphylactic shock (see
anaphylaxis). See also
allergy,
immunity.
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hypersensitivity n.
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Understanding and managing dentin hypersensitivity. (American Dental Hygienists' Association Continuing Education).
Magazine article from: Journal of Dental Hygiene; 9/22/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Introduction Understanding Dentin Hypersensitivity Dental hygienists frequently...painful episodes. However, hypersensitivity is a confounding condition...benefits of treatment. Hypersensitivity has been referred to as...
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Cefoperazone induced hypersensitivity vasculitis.(Case Report)(Case study)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...we report yet another case of hypersensitivity vasculitis associated with cefoperazone...pneumococcal pneumonia developed hypersensitivity vasculitis on the fifth day of cefoperazone therapy. Hypersensitivity vasculitis resolved gradually...
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Addressing Dentin Hypersensitivity
Magazine article from: Dental Assistant; 7/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; What Is Dentin Hypersensitivity? Dentin hypersensitivity is defined as a short, sharp pain arising from exposed...The hydrodynamic theory helps explain why dentin hypersensitivity occurs. According to the theory, fluid within the...
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Addressing dentin hypersensitivity.(Healthbeat)
Magazine article from: The Dental Assistant; 7/1/2006; 700+ words
; What Is Dentin Hypersensitivity? Dentin hypersensitivity is defined as a short, sharp pain arising from exposed...The hydrodynamic theory helps explain why dentin hypersensitivity occurs. According to the theory, fluid within the...
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The national prevalence of chemical hypersensitivity, the medical diagnosis of multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), and potential overlaps with asthma.
Magazine article from: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients; 8/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...determine the prevalence of chemical hypersensitivity, the medical diagnosis of multiple...11.2% of the sample reported a hypersensitivity to chemicals, and 2.5% reported...MCS. ********** Chemical hypersensitivity, often medically diagnosed as multiple...
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Researchers from University of Wurzburg describe findings in hypersensitivity therapy.(Report)
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...in suspected fluoroquinolone hypersensitivity,' are discussed in a new report...fluoroquinolones may cause hypersensitivity reactions," scientists in Germany report (see also Hypersensitivity Therapy). "The aim of this...
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Studies from University of Arizona, Department of Anesthesiology provide new data on hypersensitivity animal studies.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 3/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...pathways support fentanyl-induced pain hypersensitivity in a rat model of postoperative pain...administered acutely, enhances mechanical hypersensitivity in a model of surgical pain induced...the United States report (see also Hypersensitivity Animal Studies). "Therefore...
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Reports outline hypersensitivity animal studies research from Academic Medical Center.(Report)
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...mast cell-dependent) colonic hypersensitivity in maternally separated rats...hypothesized that stress induces visceral hypersensitivity via mast cell degranulation and transient...that acute stress induces colonic hypersensitivity in MS but not in NH rats. Hypersensitivity...
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Dentinal hypersensitivity?-Can this agent be the solution?(Original Research)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dental Research; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...EMS salts in alleviating dentinal hypersensitivity, reducing plaque accumulation...agents) for a period of 6 weeks. The hypersensitivity levels were measured with scratchometer...effective in alleviating dentinal hypersensitivity as well as reducing gingivitis...
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Gunma University, Medical Department publishes research in hypersensitivity.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 10/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...injury contributes to mechanical hypersensitivity." "The contribution of spinal cord microglia to hypersensitivity after surgery, however, is...reduced postoperative mechanical hypersensitivity, and if so, whether the effect...
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hypersensitivity
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
hypersensitivity heightened response in a body tissue...the immediate, sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reaction to drugs or serum to which...sickness is a similar but milder hypersensitivity to serum proteins or drugs that...
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Public Health
HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, also called extrinsic allergic alveolitis...most common of which is known as "farmer's lung." Hypersensitivity pneumonitis represents an important category of occupational...
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Docetaxel
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...These side effects include severe hypersensitivity to docetaxel treatment and fluid...suppression of bone marrow function and hypersensitivity reactions. Premedication to prevent hypersensitivity reactions is recommended. Minor...
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Allergies to Alcohol and Drugs
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior
...are most frequently mediated by reactions of the immune system known as immediate hypersensitivity and delayed hypersensitivity. Immediate hypersensitivity is mediated by the serum protein immunoglobulin E(IgE), whereas delayed hypersensitivity...
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Paclitaxel
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...These side effects include severe hypersensitivity to paclitaxel. Precautions Paclitaxel...suppression of bone marrow function and hypersensitivity reactions. Premedication to prevent hypersensitivity reactions is recommended. Minor...
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