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Allergy
Meaning
Noun
●
In Immunology & Pathology:
A
disorder
of the
immune system
causing
adverse
reactions
to
substances
(allergens) not
harmful
to most and
marked
by the body's production of
histamines
and associated with
atopy
,
anaphylaxis
, and asthma.
●
In Pathology:
Any
condition
of
hypersensitivity
to a substance.
●
Altered
susceptibility
to a first treatment as
exhibited
in
reaction
to a
subsequent
one.
●
An
antipathy
, as toward a person or activity.
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Origin
allergy
English
Allergie
German
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Allergens
Infection
Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity
Asthma
Ulcer
Antibiotic
Illness
Inflammation
Dermatitis
Disease
Eczema
Fever
Irritant
Anaphylactic
Ailment
Cough
Gluten
Poisoning
Rhinitis
Infections
Irritation
Odor
Infestation
Diarrhea
Cancer
Acne
Flu
Toxicity
Rash
Psoriasis
Phobia
Anemia
Allergenic
Disorder
Allergic Response
Food Allergies
Lactose Intolerance
Immune Response
Anal Fissure
Hay Fever
Allergic Rhinitis
Celiac Disease
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