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allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
2
: having an aversion
allergic to work
Examples of allergic in a Sentence
a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs
Recent Examples on the Web
That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October.
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Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2024
The response comes after plaintiff Jeffrey Piccolo sued Disney in February, alleging that his wife died from a severe allergic reaction after dining at a restaurant at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Tree nuts are one of the nine most common food allergies and can cause anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Experiencing an allergic reaction is a rare but serious potential side effect.
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Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing allergic
Dictionary Entries Near allergic
Cite this Entry
“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
an allergic reaction
2
: having a dislike for something
allergic to hard work
Medical Definition
allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by allergy
an allergic reaction
allergic diseases
2
: affected with allergy : subject to an allergic reaction
he is allergic to pollen
allergically
adverb
ə-ˈlər-ji-k(ə-)lē
The body reacts allergically, the skin reddening and breaking out in tiny blisters.
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Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News
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