food allergy

/fud ˌælərdʒi/
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Other forms: food allergies

Definitions of food allergy
  1. noun
    allergic reaction to a substance ingested in food
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    type of:
    allergic reaction, allergy
    hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
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