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allergic reaction vs hypersensitivity reaction

hypersensitivity reaction vs allergic reaction

allergic reaction and hypersensitivity reaction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allergic reaction Yes No No No
hypersensitivity reaction Yes No No No
As nouns, hypersensitivity reaction is a hypernym of allergic reaction; that is, hypersensitivity reaction is a word with a broader meaning than allergic reaction:
  • allergic reaction: hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
  • hypersensitivity reaction: an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock
allergic reaction (noun) hypersensitivity reaction (noun)
hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock
Difference between allergic reaction and hypersensitivity reaction

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