hypersensitivity
advancedC1/ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪti/ · hy-per-sen-si-tiv-i-ty
An exaggerated or inappropriate reaction to stimuli or allergens, often resulting in discomfort or distress.
Meanings
An exaggerated or inappropriate reaction to stimuli or allergens, often resulting in discomfort or distress.
حساسیت کا زائد رد عمل یا غیر مناسب جواب، عموماً تکلیف یا پریشانی کا باعث بنتا ہے۔
حساسیت کی زیادتی
hassasiyat ki zyadaati
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Common Collocations
- food hypersensitivity
- chemical hypersensitivity
- psychological hypersensitivity
Example Sentences
Her hypersensitivity to pollen made springtime unbearable.
اس کی حساسیت کی زیادتی کی وجہ سے بہار کا موسم ناقابل برداشت ہوگیا۔
Us ki hassasiyat ki zyadaati ki wajah se bahar ka mausam naqaabil bardasht hogaya.
The doctor explained that hypersensitivity can lead to severe reactions.
ڈاکٹر نے وضاحت کی کہ حساسیت کی زیادتی شدید رد عمل کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Doctor ne wazahat ki ke hassasiyat ki zyadaati shadeed rad amal ka ba'ais ban sakti hai.
Managing hypersensitivity often requires avoidance of certain triggers.
حساسیت کی زیادتی کو سنبھالنے کے لیے بعض محرکات سے بچنا ضروری ہوتا ہے۔
Hassasiyat ki zyadaati ko sambhalne ke liye ba'az muharikat se bachna zaroori hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'hyper' as 'too much', relating to sensitivity.
Imagine someone sneezing excessively due to pollen, highlighting hypersensitivity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غالب کے اشعار سنے تو دل نے کہا، حساس ہوں میں گزرے تو زخم میرے کھلتے ہیں
Ghalib ke ashaar sune to dil ne kaha, hassas hun main guzray to zakhm mere khulte hain.
Hearing Ghalib's verses, my heart said, I am sensitive; wounds reopen when passed by.
— Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حساس لوگوں کا درد احتیاط سے سنو
Hassas logon ka dard ehtiyaat se suno
Listen to the pain of sensitive people with caution.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "hyper + sensitivity" — over sensitivity
First known use: 20th century
The term combines the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over, excessive' with the Latin 'sensitivus' meaning 'sensitive'. The word has evolved in medical and psychological contexts since the late 19th century.