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allergies

[ˈæl.ə.dʒiz] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒiz]

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"My son has severe allergies to peanuts, so we always check the ingredients in his school lunch. "
medicine physiology disease body organism

Related Words

Illustration subsequent

subsequent adjective

/ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

"Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China."

Illustration ingredients

ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

Illustration anaphylaxis

anaphylaxis noun

/ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/ /ˌænɪfəˈlæksɪs/

Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.

"Example Sentence: "Because of her severe peanut allergy, Maria carries an EpiPen in case of anaphylaxis after accidental exposure." "

Illustration penicillin

penicillin noun

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/

Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized; they have a beta-lactam structure; most are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

"The doctor prescribed penicillin for my son's ear infection, hoping the antibiotic would quickly kill the bacteria. "

Illustration preventing

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration hypersensitivity

hypersensitivity noun

/ˌhaɪpərˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌhaɪpərˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

Any heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy; hypersensation

"My son has a hypersensitivity to peanuts, so we have to be very careful about what he eats at school. "

Illustration substances

substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

"The science class experimented with different substances to see how they reacted to heat. "

Illustration reactions

reactions noun

/riˈækʃənz/ /riˈækʃnz/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

Illustration susceptibility

susceptibility noun

/səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/

The condition of being susceptible; vulnerability

"Sentence: "Lack of sleep can increase your susceptibility to colds and flu." "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

Illustration antibiotic

antibiotic noun

/ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight the bacterial infection in my son's throat. "

Illustration production

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."