hypersensitivity
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:He suffers from hay fever, a form of allergy, which causes his eyes to tear up and his nose to run.
Definition:A specific type of hypersensitivity reaction where the body's immune system reacts to a normally harmless substance.
From allergy
Example:The child has an overreaction to peanuts, causing swelling of the throat and difficulty in breathing.
Definition:An exaggerated or disproportionate response to a substance or situation.
From overreaction
Example:The dog shows signs of oversensitivity to the novel environment after moving to a new house.
Definition:Excessive or exaggerated sensitivity to stimuli that do not normally cause a reaction.
From oversensitivity
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