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
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Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.
—
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Medical intervention is usually unnecessary for people or pets that ingest the plant, except for those with allergic reactions to related plants (particularly those with latex sensitivity).
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Other side effects include fatigue, allergic reactions, burping, hair loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
People who are allergic to macadamia nuts should not consume them.11 In some cases, reactions can be severe and cause a potentially life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Medical intervention is usually unnecessary for people or pets that ingest the plant, except for those with allergic reactions to related plants (particularly those with latex sensitivity).
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Other side effects include fatigue, allergic reactions, burping, hair loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
People who are allergic to macadamia nuts should not consume them.11 In some cases, reactions can be severe and cause a potentially life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for allergic
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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.
—Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News
Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News
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