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allergy

[ al-er-jee ]

noun

plural allergies.
  1. 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.
  2. hypersensitivity to the reintroduction of an allergen. Compare anaphylaxis.
  3. Informal. a strong dislike or aversion, as toward a person or activity:

    He has an allergy to hard work.



allergy

/ ˈæ±ôÉ™»åÏôɪ /

noun

  1. 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
  2. informal.
    aversion

    he has an allergy to studying

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allergy

/ ă±ô′ə°ù-Âáŧ /

  1. 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.

allergy

  1. 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.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of allergy1

1910–15; < Greek á±ô±ô ( os ) other + -ergy < Greek -ergia, equivalent to é°ù²µ ( on ) activity + -ia -y 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of allergy1

C20: from German Allergie (indicating a changed reaction), from Greek allos other + ergon activity
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He said he struggles to get an appointment when he needs one for himself or his children – his 11-year-old son suffers with allergies.

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