Common Allergens List

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'allergic' describes a person who has an allergy or sensitivity to something

  • She is allergic to peanuts and must be careful when dining out.
  • I'm allergic to cats, so I can't come over to your place if you have one.
  • I can't eat shellfish, I'm allergic AF.
  • He's allergic to hard work, always finding excuses to avoid it.

noun a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a severe peanut allergy.
  • I can't eat shellfish because of my allergy.
  • I have a pollen allergy, so I hate going outside in the spring.
  • His allergy to criticism makes it difficult for him to accept feedback.

noun a medical condition in which the immune system overreacts to a foreign substance

  • Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
  • If you have anaphylaxis, you need to carry an EpiPen with you at all times.
  • Dude, my friend had a crazy case of anaphylaxis after eating peanuts.
  • The sudden drop in stock prices caused anaphylaxis in the market.