desensitizer
Makes less reactive
A desensitizer is something that reduces sensitivity or responsiveness.
In dentistry, a desensitizer numbs or protects exposed areas: The hygienist applied a desensitizer before the cleaning.
In photography, it reduces film sensitivity to certain wavelengths.
More broadly, anything that dulls reaction through repeated exposure functions as a desensitizer: Violence in media acts as a desensitizer.
Topical numbing medication
- novocaineLocal numbing agent
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- numbing gelTopical anesthetic preparation
tooth · enamel · dentin · cavity · injection · nerve block · gum · root canal
Orgasm occurring too quickly
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- delayEnforced waiting period
- prolongingExtending in time
Treatment for psychological wounds
- exposure therapyAnxiety treatment through confrontation
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- copingManaging under strain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
PTSD · cognitive · gradual exposure · systematic · anxiety reduction · fear response · triggers · flooding
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- allergenImmune response trigger
- allergy shotsInjections that reduce sensitivity
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- allergistSensitivity treatment physician
pollen · dander · dust mites · histamine · hypersensitivity · antigen · sensitization · immunoglobulin
Movie or coating
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- developerOne who builds things
- darkroomFilm processing chamber
- latent imageInvisible recorded light pattern
lidocaine
Topical numbing medication
- novocaineLocal numbing agent
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
numbing gel · tooth · enamel · dentin · cavity · injection · nerve block · gum · root canal · drilling
premature ejaculation
Orgasm occurring too quickly
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- delayEnforced waiting period
prolonging · numbing · condom · cream
trauma therapy
Treatment for psychological wounds
- exposure therapyAnxiety treatment through confrontation
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- copingManaging under strain
resilience · PTSD · cognitive · gradual exposure · systematic · anxiety reduction · fear response · triggers · flooding · counterconditioning
immunotherapy
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- allergenImmune response trigger
- allergy shotsInjections that reduce sensitivity
- sublingualUnder the tongue
allergist · pollen · dander · dust mites · histamine · hypersensitivity · antigen · sensitization · immunoglobulin · tolerance
film
Movie or coating
latent image · processing · gelatin · exposure · analog photography
desensitizersensitizer
Substance increasing response
allergen · irritant · trigger · provocateur
desensitize, desensitized, desensitization, desensitizing, desensitizes