alarm fatigue

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alarm fatigue (uncountable)

  1. (psychology) Desensitization to alarm signals, caused by lengthy or frequent exposure, and resultant slowed or absent responses to new alarms.
    Synonym: alert fatigue
    Coordinate term: caution fatigue

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