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Term: Allergic

Definition:

Allergic (adjective) means having a sensitivity or adverse reaction to a specific substance or allergen, often resulting in symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or difficulty breathing.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective - General Sensitivity:

When used as an adjective, allergic refers to someone who is prone to or affected by allergies in general.

Example sentence: My sister is allergic to cats; whenever she visits, we make sure to keep our cat in another room.

2. Adjective - Specific Sensitivity:

When used as an adjective, allergic also refers to someone who has a specific sensitivity or reaction to a particular allergen.

Example sentence: I am allergic to peanuts, so I have to be careful when eating out or reading food labels.

3. Verb - Sensitize:

When used as a verb, allergic means to sensitize or make someone or something react adversely to a specific substance.

Example sentence: The medication may cause some individuals to become allergic to sunlight, leading to a skin rash.

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