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allergy

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

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Alergia

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. "

Mi hermana tiene una alergia severa a los cacahuetes, así que siempre revisamos cuidadosamente las etiquetas de los alimentos en los restaurantes.

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noun

Alergia, hipersensibilidad

Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.

Examples :

"My sister has a food allergy to peanuts. "

Mi hermana tiene alergia alimentaria a los cacahuetes.

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noun

Alergia

Altered susceptibility to a first treatment as exhibited in reaction to a subsequent one.

Examples :

"After her first penicillin injection, Sarah developed an allergy, reacting with hives to a second dose. "

Después de su primera inyección de penicilina, Sarah desarrolló una alergia, reaccionando con urticaria a una segunda dosis.

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Aversión, antipatía

An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

Examples :

"My younger brother has a strong allergy to loud noises; he finds them very unpleasant. "

Mi hermano menor tiene una fuerte aversión a los ruidos fuertes; los encuentra muy desagradables.