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allergy
[ al-er-jee ]
noun
- an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen introduced by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or skin contact, often manifested by itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea.
- hypersensitivity to the reintroduction of an allergen. Compare anaphylaxis.
- Informal. a strong dislike or aversion, as toward a person or activity:
He has an allergy to hard work.
allergy
/ ˈæəɪ /
noun
- a hypersensitivity to a substance that causes the body to react to any contact with that substance. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen
- informal.aversion
he has an allergy to studying
allergy
- An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions, such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe.
- See also anaphylactic shock
allergy
- A highly sensitive reaction of the body to certain substances, such as pollen , that are present in amounts that do not affect most people. Common indications of allergy include sneezing, skin rashes, itching, and runny nose.
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of allergy1
Example Sentences
He taught me how to cook my way around 20 food allergies.
Trying to avoid peanuts, one of the most common food allergies, has been a way of life for Chris and millions of other adults with a serious allergy.
However, his manager, Kimberley Hoskins, is taking him and their former employer to tribunal, claiming her allergy amounted to a disability and that they discriminated against her.
She then waited a further 12 months for light therapy, and 18 months at the same time for skin allergy patch testing in summer 2024.
He's convinced that 'earthing' helps him avoid spring allergies and reconnect with something deeper.
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