Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hypersensitivity reaction | Yes | No | No | No |
hives | Yes | No | No | No |
hypersensitivity reaction (noun) | hives (noun) |
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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 | an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs |