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Noun
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Understanding the exact ways proteins like TRPM8 or TRPV1 work could help scientists develop specific blockers that would treat hypersensitivity without depriving people of normal temperature sensation.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026 -
And when a restaurant fails to manage allergens carefully, and a customer has a reaction, the results can range widely from uncomfortable swelling and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, a life-threatening acute hypersensitivity reaction that requires immediate treatment at a hospital.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
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However, Hough also said a formal public apology and a commitment to take relevant sensitivity training could be an alternative.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Oversensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversensitivity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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