desensitize
[di:'sensitaiz]
vt. 使麻木仁, 使敏感

[医] 脱敏[感], 敏[感]

1. Various studies indicate that a constant release of monoamines can desensitize the neurotransmitters' receptors.
   种研究都指，续释单胺低神传递受体敏感。

desensitize
[ verb ]

1. cause not to be sensitive

<verb.perception> desensitise
The war desensitized many soldiers
The photographic plate was desensitized

2. make insensitive

<verb.change> desensitise
His military training desensitized him

desensitize \desensitize\ v. t.
to rendered insensitive or less sensitive. Opposite of
{sensitize}.

Syn: deaden.
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