Meaning allergic reaction
What does allergic reaction mean? Here you find 12 meanings of the word allergic reaction. You can also add a definition of allergic reaction yourself
1 |
0
0
allergic reactionThe hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic individual to a substance. When an allergen enters the body, it causes the body's immune system to develop an allergic reaction in a person with an allergy to it. This reaction can occur when the immune system attacks a normally harmless substance (the allergen). The immune system [..]
|
2 |
0
0
allergic reactionAn inflammatory response triggered by a weak antigen (an allergen) to which most individuals do not react; involves the release of large amounts of histamine from mast cells.
|
3 |
0
0
allergic reactionatopic
|
4 |
0
0
allergic reactionA response, such as rash, hives, itching, asthma, hay fever, etc., to an allergen.
|
5 |
0
0
allergic reactionA reaction involving the immune system that is associated with IgE antibody and the release of specific chemicals such as histamine from cells of the immune system. Symptoms include inflammation, incr [..]
|
6 |
0
0
allergic reactionA state of hypersensitivity induced by exposure to a substance (allergen) that results in harmful immunologic reactions in the body.
|
7 |
0
0
allergic reactiona physical reaction to a substance that is harmless to most people; hypersensitivity
|
8 |
0
0
allergic reactionAn adverse reaction involving the immune system, caused by inhaling, swallowing, or touching a substance to which a person is sensitive. It can also follow injections of medicines, insect stings, or [..]
|
9 |
0
0
allergic reaction<immunology> The bodys response to an allergic stimulus. This can be localised to one area or generalised and may include: rash, itching, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, and/or low blood pressure. (27 Sep 1997)
|
10 |
0
0
allergic reactionInhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic reactions to mold are common and these reactions can be immediate or delayed. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, redeye, and skin rash (dermatitis). Mold spores and fragments can produce allergic re [..]
|
11 |
0
0
allergic reactionAn abnormal physiological response to a chemical or physical stimulus on the part of a sensitive person.
|
12 |
0
0
allergic reactionOne or more of: rash, dyspnoea, angioedema, generalized pruritis, urticaria, without hypotension within 24 hours of transfusion
|
| << allergic | allergic reaction² >> |
Dictionary.university is a dictionary written by people like you and me.
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!
Add meaning
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!