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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)
- supersensitised having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
- reagin an immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy
- 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)