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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. immunologic diseases
  5. hypersensitivity
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. immunologic diseases
  5. hypersensitivity

Preferred term

hypersensitivity

Type

  • Topic

Definition

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Synonyms

  • allergic reaction
  • allergies
  • allergy

Scope note

  • Use for hypersensitivity in humans and animals; For hypersensitivity in plants USE hypersensitive response.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6555

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