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allergy

 

[ หˆรฆlษ™rdส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alergia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฒเคฐเฅเคœเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Allergie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alergi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะตั€ะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alergia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒฌใƒซใ‚ฎใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allergie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alergia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alerji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ ˆ๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุณูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alergie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alergia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alergija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofnรฆmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะปะตั€ะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ allergiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alergia

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,863, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.