(pathology, immunology) A group of symptoms similar to those of a cold such as runny nose and sore throat, caused by an allergic reaction to an allergen such as dust, plant pollens or animal dander.

plural of allergology

The response of the immune system to an allergen

Resembling an allergy

(medicine) Relating to the study and treatment of allergies.

Alternative spelling of nonallergenic

plural of allerion

Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to aspirin.

Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to pollen.

Asked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain medications should not be given to patients.