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al·ler·gy

allergy

pronunciation:
ae lr ji
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part of speech: noun
inflections: allergies
definition: a pathological state of extreme sensitivity to certain substances, causing respiratory difficulties, skin rashes, and other problems.
His pollen allergy made him sneeze.
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  body, breathe, first aid, food, plant, respiration