— hyposensitization , n.
/huy'peuh sen"si tuyz'/ , v.t., hyposensitized, hyposensitizing . Med.
to cause (a person) to become less sensitive to (a substance producing an allergic reaction); desensitize.
Also, esp. Brit., hyposensitise .
[ 1930-35; HYPO- + SENSITIZE ]