Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hypersensitivity reaction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.76 in modern English

Syllables: hy-per-sen-si-tiv-i-ty re-ac-tion
IPA

40

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

9

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock

Questions

What does hypersensitivity reaction mean?: an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock

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