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ALLERGY

\ˈaləd͡ʒi], \ˈaləd‍ʒi], \ˈa_l_ə_dʒ_i]\

Definitions of ALLERGY

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

See allergia.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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