Allergic
Medical term · A
Having a sensitivity to one or more normally harmless substances.
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AllergenA substance such as fur, pollen, or dust that produces an allergic reaction.
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AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate treatment.
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EosinophilsWhite blood cells that play an important role in allergic reactions.