Concept: allergy in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/332
Preferred label allergy
Definition A condition of abnormal sensitivity in certain individuals to contact with substances such as proteins, pollens, bacteria, and certain foods. This contact may result in exaggerated physiologic responses such as hay fever, asthma, and in severe enough situations, anaphylactic shock.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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