Allergy
Definition
A state of pathological hypersensitivity of the immune system, acquired through repeated contact with certain foreign substances (allergens) that are normally harmless to most people. From a structural and molecular standpoint, the reaction involves the massive release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators, manifesting clinically through respiratory, cutaneous, digestive, or vascular symptoms.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Allergy
- Hypersensitivity
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, articulated: alergia, regular structural plural in '-i' (alergii), genitive: alergiei. |
| Formation | Lexical borrowing from French 'allergie', rooted in classical Greek words meaning altered reactivity. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ler.ˈdʒi.e] |
| Source | Academic Handbook of Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Medical Terms |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Primăvara aduce o agravare a simptomelor pentru persoanele care suferă de o alergie severă la polenul de mesteacăn.
EN: Spring brings a worsening of symptoms for individuals who suffer from a severe allergy to birch pollen.
RO: Medicul a recomandat efectuarea unor teste cutanate pentru a stabili dacă acea erupție este provocată de o alergie alimentară.
EN: The doctor recommended performing skin tests to determine if that rash is caused by a food allergy.
RO: O alergie netratată la timp poate evolua structural spre afecțiuni respiratorii cronice, cum ar fi astmul bronșic.
EN: An allergy not treated in time can structurally evolve into chronic respiratory conditions, such as bronchial asthma.
Idioms & Phrases
Alergie alimentară / Food allergy
RO: Reacție imunologică dăunătoare declanșată de ingestia anumitor proteine din alimente, cum ar fi nucile sau ouăle.
EN: A harmful immunological reaction triggered by the ingestion of certain proteins found in foods, such as nuts or eggs.
Alergie respiratorie / Respiratory allergy
RO: Hipersensibilitate la nivelul mucoaselor nazale sau bronșice provocată de inhalarea de pneumalergeni (praf, polen).
EN: Hypersensitivity of the nasal or bronchial mucous membranes caused by inhaling inhalant allergens (dust, pollen).
A avea o alergie la ceva / To have an allergy to something / to be allergic
RO: 1. Manifestarea unei sensibilități medicale specifice. 2. (Figurat) Exprimarea unei respingeri sau a unei intoleranțe radicale față de o situație.
EN: 1. The manifestation of a specific medical sensitivity. 2. (Figuratively) Expressing a radical rejection or intolerance toward a situation.
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