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Hypersensitivity (also called hypersensitivity reaction) refers to undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system, including Allergies and autoimmunity. These reactions may be damaging, uncomfortable, or occasionally fatal. Hypersensitivity reactions require a pre-sensitized (immune) state of the host. The four-group classification was expounded by P. H. G. Gell and Robin Coombs in 1963. (Wikipedia)
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Also known as hypersensitivity?
Allergen
What is the difference between hypersensitivity type II and Type III?
Type II hypersensitivity is also known as cytotoxicity hypersensitivity and it may affect variety of organs and tissues. The antigens are endogenous and exogenous chemicals. Type III Hypersensitivity complex type of hypersensitivity and it may affect individual organs like skin, Liver etc.
What is the medical term meaning allergy?
Hypersensitivity.
What is the term for hypersensitivity to a normally nonpathogenic substance?
allergy
What is term for hypersensitivity to a normally nonpathogenic substance?
allergy
What is a severe response to an allergen also known as anaphylaxis?
Hypersensitivity resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the agent
What is the medical term for a substance that produces hypersensitivity?
The medical term for a substance that produces hypersensitivity is an allergen. Allergens can trigger allergic reactions in individuals who are sensitive to them, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and hives.
What is type 4 hypersensitivity?
It is also called DTH(delayed type hypersensitivity) is cell mediated instead of antibody
What condition belongs to the type of allergy known as delayed hypersensitivity?
contact dermatitis
What individual hypersensitivity to a substance usually antibody-antigen reaction is known as?
It is an allergy
What is the medical term meaning allergic?
This term means a hypersensitivity to an environmental factor. This comes from the Greek meaning "other work".
Which term describes an exaggerated life threatening hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen?
anaphylaxis
