sensitivity

Introduction

• the ability of an assessment, procedure or instrument to detect clinically meaningful change
• the ability to appreciate by one or more of the senses
• acutely perceptive of interpersonal situations
• reactive to an exogenous substance (i.e. allergen)

More specific terms

• antibiotic sensitivity (Kirby-Bauer susceptibility testing)
• hypersensitivity
• sensitivity of test for a condition or disease