allergic response

Definition / meaning of allergic response

A hypersensitive immune reaction to a substance that normally is harmless or would not cause an immune response in most people. An allergic response may cause harmful symptoms such as itching or inflammation or tissue injury.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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