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allergy

[al-er-jee] / ˈæl ər dʒi /
NOUN
reaction to certain food, material, etc.
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More people are learning about alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-changing allergy linked to the lone-star tick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In regions with large populations of lone-star ticks, up to 30% of people tested will have allergic antibodies to alpha-gal, but only 2% will develop an allergy, studies have found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Meltzer describes it as similar to developing an allergy, something he and his colleagues hope to expand research on.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

Carolyn Benson, from Desertmartin near Magherafelt, said her daughter Hannah's severe allergies have highlighted ongoing concerns about how well schools and catering staff understand allergy risks.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The anticipation was contagious, and my curiosity eventually outweighed my allergy to plunging to my death.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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