Definition and Synonyms for Allergy

Definition of Allergy

1. Hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity Noun

Synonyms for word "allergy"

allergic reaction

Semanticaly linked words with "allergy"

Hyponims for word "allergy"

hypersensitivity reaction

Lexical Analysis for "allergy"

allergic
Adjective
derivation
1
1. characterized by or caused by allergy
allergist
Noun
derivation
1
1. a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies
allergic
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)

Words Rhyme with allergy

Etymology for allergy

etymology allergic
etymology allergylike
etymology antiallergy
etymology nonallergy
etymological origin of Allergie [German]
etymologically related allergic
is derived from allergen
is derived from allergic
is derived from allergies
is derived from allergologist
is derived from allergology