De allergie
Example: Veel mensen hebben een allergie voor pollen in de lente.
Definition
"De allergie" refers to a medical condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to typically harmless substances, such as pollen, causing symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling. It is a hypersensitivity that affects many people, especially during certain seasons.
Etymology
The word "de allergie" comes from the Greek words 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'ergon' meaning 'work' or 'reaction.' It was introduced in the early 20th century to describe unusual immune responses. Did you know? The term was coined to emphasize how the body's reaction is different from the normal response to substances.
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"De allergie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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