Allergy (Noun)
Meaning
Hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She had a severe allergy to peanuts and always carried an EpiPen with her.
- His allergy to pollen made it difficult for him to enjoy the outdoors during spring.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a shellfish allergy after a series of tests.
- After eating the new food, she broke out in hives due to an unknown allergy.
- The child's allergy to dairy products required her parents to carefully read food labels.