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al⋅ler⋅gic

[uh-lur-jik]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to allergy: an allergic reaction to wool.
2. having an allergy.
3. Informal. having a strong dislike or aversion: He's allergic to most modern music.

Origin:
1910–15; allerg(y) + -ic
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al·ler·gic   (ə-lûr'jĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of, characterized by, or caused by an allergy: an allergic reaction to airborne pollen.

  2. Having an allergy: allergic children; highly allergic to penicillin.

  3. Informal Having a dislike; averse: allergic to work.

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Main Entry: al·ler·gic
Pronunciation: &-'l&r-jik
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or characterized by allergy allergic reaction> <allergic diseases>
2 : affected with allergy : subject to an allergic reaction allergic to pollen>
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allergic al·ler·gic (ə-lûr'jĭk)
adj.

  1. Of, caused, or characterized by an allergy.

  2. Having an allergy or exhibiting an allergic reaction to a substance.

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