reactivity

noun

re·ac·tiv·i·ty (ˌ)rē-ˌak-ˈti-və-tē

: the quality or state of being reactive

emotional reactivity

chemical reactivity

If the brain, responding to psychological stress, stimulates the release of cortisol and cortisol suppresses the reactivity of the immune system, then a dormant viral infection may well flare up, or a new one catch hold.—

Matt Ridley

Abnormal reactivity to light and abnormal pupillary size may be important clues to the presence of cranial injury in the setting of head trauma.—

Bradford J. Shingleton

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Mindfulness is another way of managing one’s reactivity. —

Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024 All of the additional subclasses will change the way players engage with the game, with the Oathbreaker Knight getting unique voice lines and reactivity for Oathbreakers. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 Despite their distinct appearances, both sides are exactly the same in terms of function and reactivity with food. —

Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 Researchers tested seven particles as potential atmospheric aerosols and ranked their suitability based on their heat absorption, reactivity and reflectivity. —

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