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allergy

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

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 sister has a severe allergy to peanuts, so we always check food labels carefully at restaurants. "
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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."

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unpleasant adjective

/ʌnˈplezənt/

Not pleasant.

"The weather forecast predicted an unpleasant day, with rain and strong winds. "

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allergens noun

/ˈælərdʒənz/ /ˈælərdʒɪnz/

A substance which causes an allergic reaction.

"Pollen, dust, and spores are common allergens."

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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." "

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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. "

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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. "

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substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

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

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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."

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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. "

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restaurants noun

/ˈrɛstəˌrɑːnts/ /ˈrɛstəˌrɒnts/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"My family loves to try new restaurants in our city every weekend. "

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production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

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