A hereditary predisposition to develop allergic reactions to inhaled allergens, such as dust or pollen, characterized by the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
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In a manner that is not accurate; inaccurately; incorrectly; with errors or mistakes.
/unˈæks.rə.lɪ/
A member of the Antigonid dynasty, a Hellenistic dynasty that ruled Macedonia and parts of Greece and Asia Minor in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE, and also refers to a genus of beetles.
/æŋˈtɪɡənəs/
A term used to describe a member of the Duvalier regime's paramilitary police force, largely composed of followers of the dictator François Duvalier during his rule in Haiti from 1957 to 1971. Macoutes were known for their brutal tactics and their role in enforcing Duvalier’s harsh rule.
/məˈkɔt/
A medical instrument with a sharp, hollow, conical cutting tip designed for making small incisions or openings in tissue, especially in surgery or histology.
/səˈrɪŋgə.təm/
Having the sepals, petals, or both united at the base, forming a joint or common base, often appearing as a single whorl of fused floral parts.
/ˌɡæməuˈfɪl/
/ˈælbəˌnaɪzd/
A type of water that contains high levels of minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium, which can cause scaling and precipitation in pipes, boilers, and other water delivery systems, and can interfere with the cleaning effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
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