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allergies

  • plural
    of allergy.
    allergy
    noun
    an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen introduced by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or skin contact, often manifested by itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea.

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Natasha's Foundation founder Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, whose daughter died aged 15 from an allergy to sesame in a Pret A Manger baguette, said allergies were "a serious, unpredictable medical condition".

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, conditions like allergies often don’t show up until a pet is 2 or 3 years old, Quammen said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Lore expects the robots to boost quality and accuracy, lower cross-contamination risks for people with allergies, and improve sanitation, while allowing for more complex meals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

But please do not do this if you have allergies, or are likely to get stung.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

But I was still biting my lip so hard, thinking about eggs and birthdays and allergies and not crying, and I didn’t think about it.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff