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HYPERSENSITIVITY

\hˌa͡ɪpəsənsɪtˈɪvɪti], \hˌa‍ɪpəsənsɪtˈɪvɪti], \h_ˌaɪ_p_ə_s_ə_n_s_ɪ_t_ˈɪ_v_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of HYPERSENSITIVITY

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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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

A condition of being unduly sensitive to any drug.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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