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allergy

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

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Allergie

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. "

Ma sœur a une allergie sévère aux cacahuètes, nous vérifions donc toujours attentivement les étiquettes des aliments au restaurant.

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noun

Allergie, hypersensibilité

Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.

Examples :

"My sister has a food allergy to peanuts. "

Ma sœur a une allergie alimentaire aux cacahuètes.

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Allergie, hypersensibilité

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. "

Après sa première injection de pénicilline, Sarah a développé une allergie, réagissant avec de l'urticaire à une seconde dose.

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Aversion, antipathie

An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

Examples :

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

Mon jeune frère a une forte aversion pour les bruits forts ; il les trouve très désagréables.