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allergy Definition


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allergy
noun allergies
    1. pathol.
      A hypersensitive reaction of the body to certain foreign substances known as allergens, which may be caused by specific foods, inhalation of dust or pollen, contact with the hair of dogs, cats, etc, and certain drugs.
    2. colloq
      A dislike.
Etymology: 20c: from Greek allos other + ergia activity.



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