desensitiser
Dulls nerve response
A desensitiser is something that reduces sensitivity or responsiveness.
In dentistry, a desensitiser numbs exposed nerve endings to relieve tooth pain.
In photography, it reduces film sensitivity to light.
More broadly, anything that dulls emotional or physical reactions qualifies: Constant exposure to violence acts as a desensitiser.
Also spelled desensitizer.
Diminished reaction over time
- exposure therapyAnxiety treatment through confrontation
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
trauma processing · anxiety reduction · coping mechanism · emotional regulation
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- allergy shotsInjections that reduce sensitivity
- gradual exposureSlow introduction to feared stimuli
- tolerance inductionCreating immunological acceptance of antigens
Topical pain reliever
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- novocaineLocal numbing agent
- topical anestheticSurface-applied pain blocker
- numbing gelTopical anesthetic preparation
Surface-applied pain blocker
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- calamineZinc oxide skin soother
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
habituation
Diminished reaction over time
- exposure therapyAnxiety treatment through confrontation
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
adaptation · trauma processing · anxiety reduction · coping mechanism · emotional regulation
immunotherapy
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- allergy shotsInjections that reduce sensitivity
- gradual exposureSlow introduction to feared stimuli
benzocaine
Topical pain reliever
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- novocaineLocal numbing agent
- topical anestheticSurface-applied pain blocker
numbing gel · tetracaine · xylocaine · injection site · clove oil
topical anesthetic
Surface-applied pain blocker
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- calamineZinc oxide skin soother
film processing
Converting exposed negatives to images
- latent imageInvisible recorded light pattern
premature ejaculation
Orgasm occurring too quickly
desensitisersensitiser
Agent increasing reactivity
sensitizer · irritant · allergen · stimulant · enhancer
desensitise, desensitised, desensitises, desensitising, desensitisation