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Term

allergy

Term

A condition of abnormal sensitivity in certain individuals to contact with substances such as proteins, pollens, bacteria, and certain foods. This contact may result in exaggerated physiologic responses such as hay fever, asthma, and in severe enough situations, anaphylactic shock.

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Publication year

2004

Definition source URL

http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

Organisation

EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

Subjects

Long definition

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