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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
1820–30
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| hay fever | |
| —n | |
| allergic rhinitis, Technical names: pollinosis an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, etc, characterized by sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose | |
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Medical Dictionary
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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Science Dictionary
hay fever  (hā) Pronunciation Key
An seasonal allergic condition characterized by a sensitivity to airborne pollen, resulting in nasal discharge, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. It occurs especially during late spring, late summer, and early fall and can be caused by the pollens of various plants, especially ragweed and certain trees and grasses. |
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Example sentences
There is often a family history of allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever, or eczema.
The immune response that causes an allergic reaction is similar to the response that causes hay fever.
The robots will be shipped nationwide to monitor pollen levels during the coming hay fever season.
With hay fever, if you have a genetic disposition and you're exposed to pollen, you get itchy eyes and a runny nose.
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