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    Alergia (en. Allergy)

    /aleɾxia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Adverse reaction of the body to substances that are normally harmless.
    Pollen allergy is common in spring.
    La alergia al polen es común en primavera.
    Medical condition characterized by hypersensitivity.
    Food allergies can cause severe symptoms.
    La alergia a los alimentos puede causar síntomas graves.
    Intolerance to certain environmental agents.
    I suffer from a dust mite allergy.
    Sufro de alergia a los ácaros del polvo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Greek 'allergia', which means 'different reaction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seasonal allergy
    Allergic reaction that occurs at certain times of the year.
    alergia estacional
    food allergy
    Adverse reaction to specific foods.
    alergia alimentaria
    allergy test
    Exam to determine if a person is allergic to a substance.
    prueba de alergia

    Related Words

    allergic
    Person who suffers from allergies.
    alérgico
    allergen
    Substance that triggers an allergic reaction.
    alérgeno
    immunology
    Study of the immune system, relevant in the context of allergies.
    inmunología

    Slang Meanings

    Allergy to modern life
    She always says that she has an allergy to modern life because of stress.
    Ella siempre dice que tiene alergia a la vida moderna por el estrés.
    social allergy
    It became a common term to refer to those who avoid crowds as having social allergy.
    Se volvió un término común referirse a aquellos que evitan las multitudes como que tienen alergia social.