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hay fever

–noun Pathology.
a type of allergic rhinitis affecting the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract, affecting susceptible persons usually during the summer, caused by pollen of ragweed and certain other plants.

Origin:
1820–30
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hay fever  
n.  An allergic condition affecting the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes, most often characterized by nasal discharge, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes and usually caused by an abnormal sensitivity to airborne pollen. Also called pollinosis.
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Main Entry: hay fever
Pronunciation: 'hA-"fE-v&r
Function: noun
: an acute allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis that is sometimes accompanied byasthmatic symptoms; specifically : POLLINOSIS
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hay fever n.
An allergic condition affecting the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes, usually characterized by nasal discharge, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes and usually caused by an abnormal sensitivity to airborne pollen.

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