Allergy :

1

: altered bodily reactivity (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

Examples of ALLERGY

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

Origin of ALLERGY

al·ler·gy

/ˈælərdʒi/  Show Spelled[al-er-jee]  Show IPA

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