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Desensitization
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DesensitizationReducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
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Sensitivity
1. The reciprocal of the minimum stimulus strength required for the stimulus to be detected reliably (1/threshold) May be related to noise and other mechanisms. 2. Physiologically measured sensitivity averaged over many stimulus/response cycles. A measure of gain. Noise free.
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Desensitization, allergy
Stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being to modify or stop the allergy "war" (by reducing the strength of the IgE and its effect on the mast cells). This form of treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (e.g., bees, hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to a year to become effective and shots (injections) are usually required for 3-5 years.
Deseril
A medicine used in the treatment of migraines. Based on methysergide and produced by Novartis.
Desert fever
A disease also called coccidioidomycosis (CM) due to a fungus called Coccidioides immitis. About 40% of people infected with this fungus develop symptoms. Most often they have an influenza-like illness with fever, cough, headaches, rash, and myalgias (muscle pains). Of those people with symptoms, 8% have severe lung disease requiring hospitalization and 7% develop disseminated infection (throughout the body).
Desert Regional Medical Center
Desert Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Palm Springs, California (USA).
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Delirium
An abnormal mental state characterized by excitement and hallucinations.
Deltoid
The triangular muscle of the shoulder.
Dependence
A state of absolute need, both physical and psychological.
Depilatory
A substance that temporarily removes hair from the skin.
Dermabrasion
A procedure that removes scars, tattoos or other skin defects with fine sandpaper or a high-speed brush.
Desensitization
Desquamation
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
Diagnose
To identify a disease.
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Sensitivity
1. The reciprocal of the minimum stimulus strength required for the stimulus to be detected reliably (1/threshold) May be related to noise and other mechanisms. 2. Physiologically measured sensitivity averaged over many stimulus/response cycles. A measure of gain. Noise free.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Desensitization, allergy
Stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being to modify or stop the allergy "war" (by reducing the strength of the IgE and its effect on the mast cells). This form of treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (e.g., bees, hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to a year to become effective and shots (injections) are usually required for 3-5 years.
Deseril
A medicine used in the treatment of migraines. Based on methysergide and produced by Novartis.
Desert fever
A disease also called coccidioidomycosis (CM) due to a fungus called Coccidioides immitis. About 40% of people infected with this fungus develop symptoms. Most often they have an influenza-like illness with fever, cough, headaches, rash, and myalgias (muscle pains). Of those people with symptoms, 8% have severe lung disease requiring hospitalization and 7% develop disseminated infection (throughout the body).
Desert Regional Medical Center
Desert Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Palm Springs, California (USA).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Delirium
An abnormal mental state characterized by excitement and hallucinations.
Deltoid
The triangular muscle of the shoulder.
Dependence
A state of absolute need, both physical and psychological.
Depilatory
A substance that temporarily removes hair from the skin.
Dermabrasion
A procedure that removes scars, tattoos or other skin defects with fine sandpaper or a high-speed brush.
Desensitization
Desquamation
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
Diagnose
To identify a disease.
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