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Nonallergic: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonallergic

 

[ nɒnəˈlɜːrdʒɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Nonallergic refers to reactions or symptoms not caused by allergens. This term is particularly used in the context of conditions like rhinitis or asthma, where symptoms can arise due to irritants or other factors rather than specific allergic triggers. Nonallergic reactions may involve similar symptoms to allergic reactions, such as sneezing or coughing, but the underlying causes differ. Understanding the distinction between allergic and nonallergic responses is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment in medical fields.

Synonyms

irritant-induced, non-allergic

Examples of usage

  • The patient suffered from nonallergic rhinitis.
  • Nonallergic asthma can result from environmental irritants.
  • The doctor explained the difference between allergic and nonallergic reactions.
  • She experienced nonallergic reactions to strong odors.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonallergic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não alérgico

🇮🇳 गैर-एलर्जिक

🇩🇪 nicht allergisch

🇮🇩 tidak alergi

🇺🇦 неалергічний

🇵🇱 niealergiczny

🇯🇵 非アレルギー性

🇫🇷 non allergique

🇪🇸 no alérgico

🇹🇷 alerjik değil

🇰🇷 비알레르기성

🇸🇦 غير حساسية

🇨🇿 nealergický

🇸🇰 nealergický

🇨🇳 非过敏性

🇸🇮 nealergičen

🇮🇸 ekki ofnæmis

🇰🇿 аллергия емес

🇬🇪 არალერგიული

🇦🇿 allerji deyil

🇲🇽 no alérgico

Etymology

The term 'nonallergic' is composed of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'allergic,' which originates from the Greek word 'allergia' meaning 'other work' or 'reaction.' The prefix 'non-' has been used in English since the 14th century to denote negation or absence. The concept of allergies as we understand them began to take shape in the late 19th century, primarily with the work of medical professionals investigating hypersensitivity reactions. As research progressed, it became important to categorize reactions not caused by allergies, leading to the formal use of the term 'nonallergic' in medical literature to describe a range of conditions related to respiratory issues or skin reactions that do not involve immune responses to allergens.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,044, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.