👉 "Heightens" is a medical term that refers to an increase or enhancement in sensory perception, typically due to an external stimulus. In this context, it describes how certain stimuli can trigger or enhance responses in the body's senses such as taste, smell, touch, and hearing. For example, if you are exposed to a loud noise, your sense of hearing might be heightened by the sound, leading to increased sensitivity to other sounds that may not normally be perceived. Similarly, when you come into
