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Allergy: Merriam-Webster
al·ler·gy
noun \ˈa-lər-jē\
plural al·ler·gies
Definition of 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
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Examples of ALLERGY
- Many people have some form of allergy.
- <independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government>
Origin of ALLERGY
German Allergie, from all- + Greek ergon work — more at work
First Known Use: 1910
Allergy: Dictionary.com
al·ler·gy
/ˈæl
ərdʒi/ Show Spelled[al-er-jee] Show IPA
–noun, plural -gies.
1.
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.
2.
hypersensitivity to the reintroduction of an allergen. Compare anaphylaxis.
3.
Informal . a strong dislike or aversion, as toward a person or activity: He has an allergy to hard work.
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Origin:
1910–15; < Greek áll ( os ) other + -ergy < Greek -ergia, equivalent to érg ( on ) activity + -ia -y3
1910–15; < Greek áll ( os ) other + -ergy < Greek -ergia, equivalent to érg ( on ) activity + -ia -y3
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