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nounhypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
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Definition that contains allergy
- allergic having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- allergic characterized by or caused by allergy
- hypersensitive having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- allergen any substance that can cause an allergy
- sensitized having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- supersensitive having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- supersensitized having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- hypersensitised having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- sensitised having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- hypersensitivity reaction an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock