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Concept information

Preferred term

food allergies

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information In a true food allergy, the body's immune system recognizes a reaction-provoking substance, or allergen, in the food (usually a protein) as foreign and produces antibodies.

Synonyms

  • food anaphylaxis
  • food hypersensitivity

Scope note

  • Use for food that is ingested; For allergies caused by touching foods USE contact dermatitis.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6560

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