allergy

[ al-er-jee ]

/ ˈæl ər dʒi /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR allergy ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural al·ler·gies.

an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen introduced by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or skin contact, often manifested by itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea.

hypersensitivity to the reintroduction of an allergen. Compare anaphylaxis.

Informal. a strong dislike or aversion, as toward a person or activity: He has an allergy to hard work.

Origin of allergy

1910–15; <Greek áll(os) other + -ergy<Greek -ergia, equivalent to érg(on) activity + -ia-y³

Words nearby allergy

allergic purpura, allergic reaction, allergic rhinitis, allergic salute, allergist, allergy, allesthesia, allethrin, alleviant, alleviate, alleviation

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Example sentences from the Web for allergy

Still, many tattoo inks contain or degrade into substances that are known to be hazardous, and health complications including infection, allergy and granuloma have been found in about 2% of tattoos.
Dynamic Tattoos Promise To Warn Wearers Of Health Threats|LGBTQ-Editor|September 27, 2020|No Straight News
The Aces pass, catch and immediately attack with startling speed, given their allergy to 3-point shooting.
The Aces Don’t Need Threes To Win|Mike Prada|September 18, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Saline rinses can remove bacteria and allergens from the nasal cavity and ease symptoms of allergies, sinus infections and colds.
Treatments that target the coronavirus in the nose might help prevent COVID-19|Laura Sanders|September 14, 2020|Science News
Pollen and other things that cause allergies can have antigens, too.
Explainer: What are Antibodies?|Avery Elizabeth Hurt|July 24, 2020|Science News For Students

Or perhaps all this allergy business is just that: a business.
Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies|Kent Sepkowitz|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
(Though in keeping with the American obsession for these things May is designated as Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month).
Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies|Kent Sepkowitz|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Was it an allergy to opera or was it simply this burning desire to work for the church?
John Eliot Gardiner Discusses His Monumental Bach Biography|Malcolm Jones|November 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
No allergy case has been reported, and no other medical situation due to the use of mites has been revealed.
U.S. Wants Freedom from ‘Filthy’ French Cheese|Alice Guilhamon, Christopher Dickey|July 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nor do I have an allergy—not one that's been diagnosed anyways!
When Going Gluten-Free Is Dangerous|Rachel Krantz|January 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Two temporary exhibits on allergy and surgical dressings were installed in the gallery.
History of the Division of Medical Sciences|Sami Khalaf Hamarneh

British Dictionary definitions for allergy

allergy

/ (ˈælədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

a hypersensitivity to a substance that causes the body to react to any contact with that substance. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen

informal aversionhe has an allergy to studying

Word Origin for allergy

C20: from German Allergie (indicating a changed reaction), from Greek allos other + ergon activity

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for allergy

allergy

A highly sensitive reaction of the body to certain substances, such as pollen, that are present in amounts that do not affect most people. Common indications of allergy include sneezing, skin rashes, itching, and runny nose.

Medical definitions for allergy

allergy

[ ăl′ər-jē ]

n.

An abnormally high acquired sensitivity to certain substances, such as drugs, pollens, or microorganisms, that may include such symptoms as sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.

Scientific definitions for allergy

allergy

[ ăl′ər-jē ]

An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions, such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe. See also anaphylactic shock.

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释义	allergy [ al-er-jee ] / ˈæl ər dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR allergy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural al·ler·gies. an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen introduced by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or skin contact, often manifested by itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea. hypersensitivity to the reintroduction of an allergen. Compare anaphylaxis. Informal. a strong dislike or aversion, as toward a person or activity: He has an allergy to hard work. Origin of allergy 1910–15; <Greek áll(os) other + -ergy<Greek -ergia, equivalent to érg(on) activity + -ia-y³ Words nearby allergy allergic purpura, allergic reaction, allergic rhinitis, allergic salute, allergist, allergy, allesthesia, allethrin, alleviant, alleviate, alleviation Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for allergy Still, many tattoo inks contain or degrade into substances that are known to be hazardous, and health complications including infection, allergy and granuloma have been found in about 2% of tattoos. Dynamic Tattoos Promise To Warn Wearers Of Health Threats\|LGBTQ-Editor\|September 27, 2020\|No Straight News The Aces pass, catch and immediately attack with startling speed, given their allergy to 3-point shooting. The Aces Don’t Need Threes To Win\|Mike Prada\|September 18, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight Saline rinses can remove bacteria and allergens from the nasal cavity and ease symptoms of allergies, sinus infections and colds. Treatments that target the coronavirus in the nose might help prevent COVID-19\|Laura Sanders\|September 14, 2020\|Science News Pollen and other things that cause allergies can have antigens, too. Explainer: What are Antibodies?\|Avery Elizabeth Hurt\|July 24, 2020\|Science News For Students Or perhaps all this allergy business is just that: a business. Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies\|Kent Sepkowitz\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST (Though in keeping with the American obsession for these things May is designated as Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month). Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies\|Kent Sepkowitz\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Was it an allergy to opera or was it simply this burning desire to work for the church? John Eliot Gardiner Discusses His Monumental Bach Biography\|Malcolm Jones\|November 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST No allergy case has been reported, and no other medical situation due to the use of mites has been revealed. U.S. Wants Freedom from ‘Filthy’ French Cheese\|Alice Guilhamon, Christopher Dickey\|July 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Nor do I have an allergy—not one that's been diagnosed anyways! When Going Gluten-Free Is Dangerous\|Rachel Krantz\|January 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Two temporary exhibits on allergy and surgical dressings were installed in the gallery. History of the Division of Medical Sciences\|Sami Khalaf Hamarneh British Dictionary definitions for allergy allergy / (ˈælədʒɪ) / noun plural -gies a hypersensitivity to a substance that causes the body to react to any contact with that substance. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen informal aversionhe has an allergy to studying Word Origin for allergy C20: from German Allergie (indicating a changed reaction), from Greek allos other + ergon activity Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to allergy hay fever, susceptibility, sensitivity, aversion, vulnerability, hypersensitivity, allergic reaction Cultural definitions for allergy allergy A highly sensitive reaction of the body to certain substances, such as pollen, that are present in amounts that do not affect most people. Common indications of allergy include sneezing, skin rashes, itching, and runny nose. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for allergy allergy [ ăl′ər-jē ] n. An abnormally high acquired sensitivity to certain substances, such as drugs, pollens, or microorganisms, that may include such symptoms as sneezing, itching, and skin rashes. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for allergy allergy [ ăl′ər-jē ] An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions, such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe. See also anaphylactic shock. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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allergy

noun, plural al·ler·gies.

Origin of allergy

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British Dictionary definitions for allergy

noun plural -gies

Word Origin for allergy

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Cultural definitions for allergy

Medical definitions for allergy

n.

Scientific definitions for allergy