Antisensitizing

/ˌæntɪˈsɛnsətaɪzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Having the effect of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to something.

Etymology

Present participle of 'antisensitize', formed from 'anti-' plus 'sensitize' with the progressive suffix '-ing'.

Kelly Says

When doctors use antisensitizing treatments on painful teeth, they're essentially teaching your nerve cells to stop complaining—it's like turning down the volume on an alarm that keeps ringing.

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