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Topic: Health

allergenic

IPA: //əˈlɛrdʒənɪk//

KK: /əˈlɛrdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Example: Some foods can be allergenic and cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

allergenicity

IPA: /ˌæl.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ˌæl.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality or characteristic of causing an allergic reaction in some people.

Example: The allergenicity of certain foods can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

allergic

IPA: /əˈlɜrdʒɪk/

KK: /əˈlɜrdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where the body reacts negatively to certain substances, often causing symptoms like sneezing or itching. It can also mean having a strong dislike for something.

Example: She is allergic to peanuts, so she avoids them at all costs.

allergin

IPA: /ˈæl.ər.dʒɪn/

KK: /ˈæl.ər.dʒɪn/

noun

Definition: A substance that causes an allergic reaction in some people.

Example: Pollen is a common allergin that can trigger seasonal allergies.

allergist

IPA: /ˈæl.ər.dʒɪst/

KK: /ˈæl.ər.dʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A doctor who focuses on identifying and treating allergies and related conditions.

Example: After experiencing severe reactions, I decided to consult an allergist for help.

allergy

IPA: /ˈælərdʒi/

KK: /ˈæl.ər.dʒi/

noun

Definition: A condition in which a person's immune system reacts unusually strongly to certain substances, causing symptoms like sneezing, itching, or skin rashes.

Example: She has a severe allergy to peanuts that requires her to carry an epinephrine auto-injector.

alleviate

IPA: /əˈliːviˌeɪt/

KK: /əˈliːviˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less severe or more bearable, especially in relation to pain or discomfort.

Example: The new medication is designed to alleviate chronic pain.

alleviated

IPA: /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made easier to deal with or less severe.

Example: The medication alleviated her pain significantly.

verb

Definition: To make something less severe or more bearable, often referring to pain or problems.

Example: The medication alleviated her pain significantly.

alleviation

IPA: /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something less severe or more bearable, especially in terms of pain or discomfort.

Example: The alleviation of pain is a primary goal of the treatment.

alleviator

IPA: /əˈliːviˌeɪtə/

KK: /əˈliːviˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a situation better or less severe.

Example: The new medication served as an alleviator of her chronic pain.

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