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food allergy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun food allergy has 1 sense
  1. food allergy - allergic reaction to a substance ingested in food
    --1 is a kind of
    allergy, allergic reaction

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Food Allergy

A food allergy is an immune system response to a specific food or ingredient that the body mistakenly identifies as harmful. It is a common health condition that can cause a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild discomfort to severe reactions.

Sample Sentences:

  1. I developed a food allergy to peanuts and now have to avoid any food that may contain traces of them.
  2. My sister suffers from a severe food allergy to shellfish, so we always have to be cautious when dining out.
  3. The doctor recommended keeping a food diary to identify the culprit responsible for my recurring food allergy symptoms.

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