Allergies And Sensitivities

noun a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding

• Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed patches.
• My sister has been struggling with eczema flare-ups lately.
• I hate when my eczema acts up, it's so annoying.
• Dealing with eczema feels like constantly battling an invisible enemy on your skin.

noun conjunctivitis

• Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye condition that causes redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
• I can't go to school today because I have pink eye and it's highly contagious.
• My roommate got pink eye from not washing his hands after touching his dirty socks.
• Her jealousy towards her coworker was like a pink eye, spreading negativity and causing discomfort in the workplace.

verb Past tense of predispose, meaning to make someone liable or inclined to a specific attitude, action, or condition

adjective Inclined or susceptible to a particular attitude, action, or condition

• Individuals with a family history of heart disease may be genetically predisposed to developing the condition.
• I think I'm predisposed to liking chocolate because I can never resist it.
• She's totally predisposed to drama, always getting involved in other people's business.
• Growing up in a small town predisposed her to a simple way of life.

adjective describing someone who is extremely sensitive or easily affected by emotions or stimuli

• The new equipment is designed to be supersensitive to even the slightest changes in temperature.
• My friend is supersensitive to loud noises and always covers his ears at concerts.
• I can't believe how supersensitive she is about her hair - she freaks out if anyone touches it.
• His supersensitive nature allows him to pick up on subtle emotions that others may miss.