Allergy: meaning, definitions and examples

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allergy

[ ˈælərdʒi ]

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medical condition

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing.

Synonyms

hypersensitivity, sensitivity

Examples of usage

Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, and swelling.
Some common allergens include pollen, dust mites, and pet dander.

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informal

A strong dislike or aversion.

Synonyms

aversion, dislike

Examples of usage

She has an allergy to early mornings, so don't expect her to be cheerful at breakfast time.
He has an allergy to horror movies and refuses to watch them.

Translations

Translations of the word "allergy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alergia

🇮🇳 एलर्जी

🇩🇪 Allergie

🇮🇩 alergi

🇺🇦 алергія

🇵🇱 alergia

🇯🇵 アレルギー

🇫🇷 allergie

🇪🇸 alergia

🇹🇷 alerji

🇰🇷 알레르기

🇸🇦 حساسية

🇨🇿 alergie

🇸🇰 alergia

🇨🇳 过敏

🇸🇮 alergija

🇮🇸 ofnæmi

🇰🇿 аллергия

🇬🇪 ალერგია

🇦🇿 allergiya

🇲🇽 alergia

Word origin

The term 'allergy' was first coined by the Viennese pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet in 1906. He used it to describe an altered reaction of the body's immune system to substances that are normally harmless. Over time, research has expanded our understanding of allergies, leading to advancements in diagnosis and treatment.