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Allergic (Adjective)

Characterized by or caused by allergy; "an allergic reaction".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); "allergic children"; "hypersensitive to pollen".

All adjective clusters.

The doctor told her that she was allergic to gluten and should avoid eating it.
After the injection, some patients became allergic to certain types of medication.
Many people are allergic to penicillin, which makes it a problematic choice for widespread use.
As an individual with asthma, she was particularly allergic to air pollution and exhaust fumes.
Since the environment had been severely contaminated with pollutants, local residents became increasingly allergic to specific environmental toxins.