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Definition of Desensitise

1. Verb. Cause not to be sensitive. "The photographic plate was desensitized"

2. Verb. Make insensitive. "His military training desensitized him"

Medical Definition of Desensitise

1. 1. To reduce or remove any form of sensitivity. Synonym: deallergise. 2. To effect desensitization. 3. In dentistry, to eliminate or subdue the painful response of exposed, vital dentin to irritative agents or thermal changes. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desensitise

desegregate desegregated desegregates desegregating desegregation desegregations deselect deselected deselecting deselects

desensitisation desensitisation desensitisation procedure desensitisation technique desensitise (current term) desensitise (current term) desensitised desensitising desensitization desensitization

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