English noun: allergy | |||
1. | allergy (state) hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity | ||
Synonyms | allergic reaction | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hypersensitivity reaction | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | atopic allergy, atopy, delayed allergy, food allergy, immediate allergy, serum disease, serum sickness, type I allergic reaction, type IV allergic reaction | ||