allergy

noun

al·ler·gy ˈa-lər-jē How to pronounce allergy (audio)

plural allergies

: altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure

a bee venom allergy so severe that a second sting may be fatal

: exaggerated or pathological immunological reaction (as by sneezing, difficult breathing, itching, or skin rashes) to substances, situations, or physical states that are without comparable effect on the average individual

: medical practice concerned with allergies

: a feeling of antipathy or aversion

Example Sentences

Many people have some form of allergy. independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government

Recent Examples on the Web Generally, this happens when someone with a seasonal allergy has a reaction in their mouth and throat to a fruit or vegetable that contains a similar protein.

Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 After living with a severe fungal allergy for about 40 years, Jill Fairweather is running out of treatment options.

Aria Bendix, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2022 Whether the allergen is encountered directly on the skin surface – as is the case with a latex allergy – or ingested in the form of a food or medication, the body’s immune response includes the activation of histamines.

Patricia A. Macculloch, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2022 As a result, anyone with a wheat allergy or a condition like celiac disease is at risk of getting sick.

Chris Smith, BGR, 10 Aug. 2022 The formula could benefit infants like 7-month-old Ensley Gendig, who has a dairy and soy allergy that makes finding the right formula challenging for parents Megan and Steven.

Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2022 This should only be done if no formula is available and the baby does not have a cow’s milk allergy or special dietary needs.

Julie Washington, cleveland, 19 May 2022 Do not criticize or complain about the menu, decorations or overabundance of food (no one RSVPs anymore, and everyone has a different food allergy).

Annie Lane, oregonlive, 9 May 2022 Imitation crab products can fail to list seafood ingredients accurately, increasing food safety and allergy risks, Healthline reports.

Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Allergie "heightened reaction to an antigen to which an individual has been previously exposed," from all- all- + -ergie, in Energie energy, or directly from its source, Greek -ergeia, taken to mean "action, response"

Note: The term was introduced, along with allergisch allergic and Allergen allergen, by the German physician Clemens Peter Freiherr von Pirquet (1874-1929) in "Allergie," Münchener medizinische Wochenschrift, 53. Jahrgang, Nr. 30 (July 24, 1906), pp. 1457-58.

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

allergy

noun

al·ler·gy ˈal-ər-jē How to pronounce allergy (audio)

plural allergies

: altered bodily reactivity (as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure

his bee-venom allergy may render a second sting fatal

: exaggerated or pathological reaction (as by sneezing, respiratory embarrassment, itching, or skin rashes) to substances, situations, or physical states that are without comparable effect on the average individual

: medical practice concerned with allergies

单词	allergy
释义	allergy noun al·ler·gy ˈa-lər-jē plural allergies 1 : altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure a bee venom allergy so severe that a second sting may be fatal 2 : exaggerated or pathological immunological reaction (as by sneezing, difficult breathing, itching, or skin rashes) to substances, situations, or physical states that are without comparable effect on the average individual 3 : medical practice concerned with allergies 4 : a feeling of antipathy or aversion Synonyms averseness aversion disfavor disinclination dislike disliking disrelish down [chiefly British] mislike See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Many people have some form of allergy. independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government Recent Examples on the Web Generally, this happens when someone with a seasonal allergy has a reaction in their mouth and throat to a fruit or vegetable that contains a similar protein. Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 After living with a severe fungal allergy for about 40 years, Jill Fairweather is running out of treatment options. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2022 Whether the allergen is encountered directly on the skin surface – as is the case with a latex allergy – or ingested in the form of a food or medication, the body’s immune response includes the activation of histamines. Patricia A. Macculloch, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2022 As a result, anyone with a wheat allergy or a condition like celiac disease is at risk of getting sick. Chris Smith, BGR, 10 Aug. 2022 The formula could benefit infants like 7-month-old Ensley Gendig, who has a dairy and soy allergy that makes finding the right formula challenging for parents Megan and Steven. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2022 This should only be done if no formula is available and the baby does not have a cow’s milk allergy or special dietary needs. Julie Washington, cleveland, 19 May 2022 Do not criticize or complain about the menu, decorations or overabundance of food (no one RSVPs anymore, and everyone has a different food allergy). Annie Lane, oregonlive, 9 May 2022 Imitation crab products can fail to list seafood ingredients accurately, increasing food safety and allergy risks, Healthline reports. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from German Allergie "heightened reaction to an antigen to which an individual has been previously exposed," from all- all- + -ergie, in Energie energy, or directly from its source, Greek -ergeia, taken to mean "action, response" Note: The term was introduced, along with allergisch allergic and Allergen allergen, by the German physician Clemens Peter Freiherr von Pirquet (1874-1929) in "Allergie," Münchener medizinische Wochenschrift, 53. Jahrgang, Nr. 30 (July 24, 1906), pp. 1457-58. First Known Use 1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing allergy allergy shot anti-allergy allergy shot anti-allergy Kids Definition allergy noun al·ler·gy ˈa-lər-jē plural allergies : a condition in which a person is made sick by something that is harmless to most people Medical Definition allergy noun al·ler·gy ˈal-ər-jē plural allergies 1 : altered bodily reactivity (as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure his bee-venom allergy may render a second sting fatal 2 : exaggerated or pathological reaction (as by sneezing, respiratory embarrassment, itching, or skin rashes) to substances, situations, or physical states that are without comparable effect on the average individual 3 : medical practice concerned with allergies allergy noun as in dislike a strong feeling of not liking or approving independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dislike disliking hatred distaste aversion nausea disapproval disgust hate disinclination disrelish averseness repulsion revulsion repugnance mislike loathing jaundice antipathy disfavor abhorrence dissatisfaction abomination detestation displeasure down deprecation execration Antonyms & Near Antonyms taste use appetite preference fondness liking partiality love relish attachment favor devotion affection like shine passion tendency propensity predilection penchant devotedness bent leaning See More
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