desensitization

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Etymology

de- + sensitization

Noun

desensitization (countable and uncountable, plural desensitizations)

  1. The act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation.
    • 2015, Ilona Rodan, Sarah Heath, editors, Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare, Elsevier Health Sciences, →ISBN, page 43:
      Furthermore, the desensitization steps should be incremental so that the animal experiences little or no fear response during the sessions.

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