allergy
A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by…
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Definition of Allergy
A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
How to use Allergy
Allergy is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include type 1 hypersensitivity, intolerance — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Allergy
Antonyms for Allergy
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How many syllables does allergy have?
Allergy has 3 syllables: all·erg·y. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is allergy?
Allergy is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for allergy?
Words with similar meanings to allergy include type 1 hypersensitivity, intolerance. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use allergy in a sentence?
Allergy can be used in sentences where a noun describing a disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allerge is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as allergy?
Allergy starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does allergy have?
Allergy has 7 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.