Allergies Word Search
A free Allergies word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the parts and systems of the human body, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: ALLERGY, ALLERGEN, RHINITIS, ASTHMA, ECZEMA, URTICARIA, ANGIOEDEMA, ANAPHYLAXIS, HAYFEVER, POLLEN, MASTOCYTE, EOSINOPHIL.
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Allergies word list, defined
- ALLERGY /ˈælərdʒi/ · noun
- A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a usually harmless substance, such as pollen, certain foods, or animal dander, causing symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling. More generally, a strong dislike or aversion to something. Related: hypersensitivity, sensitivity, intolerance, aversion.
- ALLERGEN /ˈælərdʒən/ · noun
- A substance that triggers an allergic reaction in a person who has become sensitized to it, such as pollen, dust mites, certain foods, or animal dander. Related: irritant, sensitizer, trigger, antigen.
- RHINITIS /ˈraɪnɪtɪs/ · noun
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nasal passages, often causing nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Rhinitis can be acute or chronic. Related: nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, nasal discharge, sinusitis.
- ASTHMA /ˈæzmə/ (US); /ˈæsmə/ also heard · noun
- A chronic respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs become narrowed and inflamed, causing recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.
- ECZEMA /ˈɛksɪmə/ · noun
- A medical condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, and rough, sometimes forming blisters that crack and weep. It is the most common form of inflammatory skin disease and often occurs in people prone to allergies or asthma. Related: dermatitis, skin inflammation.
- URTICARIA /ˌɜːrtɪˈkɛəriə/ · noun
- A skin condition characterized by itchy, raised welts or hives, often caused by an allergic reaction or infection. Related: hives, itch, rash, dermatitis.
- ANAPHYLAXIS /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ · noun
- An acute, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure to an allergen, involving widespread release of histamine and other mediators and typically causing symptoms such as hives, swelling, airway constriction, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Related: anaphylactic shock, allergic reaction, hypersensitivity reaction, systemic allergic response.
- POLLEN /ˈpɒlɛn/ · noun
- A fine powder produced by plants, consisting of the male reproductive cells or spores, often causing allergic reactions in some people. Related: dust, powder, spores, grit.
- EOSINOPHIL /ˌiːəʊˈsɪnəfɪl/ (British), /ˌiːoʊˈsɪnəfɪl/ (US) · noun
- A type of white blood cell (a granulocyte) characterized by granules that stain readily with the acidic dye eosin; eosinophils play a key role in the immune response to parasites and are involved in allergic reactions and asthma. Related: eosinophile, acidophil, granulocyte (broader class).
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