Example Sentences

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Some children with autism who exhibit tactile hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity find it difficult to properly modulate the strength they bring to bear while playing.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2018

As a hint, receptor hyposensitivity, hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis dysfunction and in some cases infections or heavy metal toxicity often conspire to produce this confusing situation.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2017