herkistämistä
Herkistämistä is a Finnish term that translates to "sensitization" in English. It refers to a process where an organism becomes more sensitive to a particular stimulus after repeated exposure. This heightened sensitivity can manifest in various ways, depending on the context.
In immunology, sensitization is a crucial step in the development of allergic reactions. When an individual
Beyond allergies, the concept of herkistämistä can apply to other biological and psychological phenomena. For instance,