English word hypersensitivity comes from English sensitivity, English hyper-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sensitivity | English (eng) | (electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.. (photography) The degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength.. (statistics) The proportion of individuals in a population that will be correctly identified in a binary classification test.. The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.. The quality of being [...] |
| hyper- | English (eng) | Excessive. Existing in more than three spatial dimensions. Linked non-sequentially. Over, above or beyond. |
| hypersensitivity | English (eng) | Any heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy.. The state of being easily offended or hurt. |