Definition of hypersensitivity reaction Hypersensitivity reaction
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What does hypersensitivity reaction mean?
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| hypersensitivity reaction - an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock | ||
| hypersensitivity extreme sensitivity | ||
| hives, nettle rash, urticaria, urtication a sensation of having been stung by nettles | ||
| allergic reaction, allergy hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity | ||
| anaphylaxis hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance | ||
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