hypersensitivity
noun/ˌhaɪpərˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #16,139 most common English word
Meaning
an extreme or exaggerated reaction of the body or mind to a substance or stimulus
Example sentence
Her doctor explained that her skin reactions were caused by hypersensitivity to certain chemicals in soap.
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