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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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Novartis agreed to acquire Excellergy for up to $2 billion, expanding its immunology portfolio with food allergy treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The Swiss pharmaceutical company said Friday that the deal for privately-held Excellergy will add a drug candidate in early-stage trials with potential to complement its existing allergy portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

We have a cultural allergy to first-mover status.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The plans follow cross-party support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools by ensuring consistent, life-saving protections for children with food allergies and anaphylaxis.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“Nope. Not without my throat hurting a lot. It’s called oral allergy syndrome.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller