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allergies

[ˈæl.ə.dʒiz] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒiz]

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Allergies

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. "

Mon fils a de graves allergies aux cacahuètes, nous vérifions donc toujours les ingrédients de son déjeuner scolaire.

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Allergies, hypersensibilité

Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.

Examples :

"My allergies to pollen make it hard to enjoy the spring flowers. "

Mes allergies au pollen rendent difficile l'appréciation des fleurs printanières.

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Allergies, hypersensibilité

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

Examples :

"After receiving a mild rash from the first dose of the antibiotic, the doctor noted her allergies to penicillin, preventing her from taking it again. "

Après avoir développé une légère éruption cutanée après la première dose d'antibiotique, le médecin a noté ses allergies à la pénicilline, l'empêchant de la reprendre.

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Aversion, antipathie

An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

Examples :

""After years of customer service, Sarah developed allergies to dealing with rude people." "

Après des années de service client, Sarah a développé une aversion à traiter avec des personnes impolies.

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