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GlossaryFrequently used terms you'll come across in talking to your doctor and in reading this site and other medical resources.
Antihistamine
Definition of antihistamine and examples of common antihistamines. Angioedema
Curious about angioedema? Learn what angioedema is and some of its causes here. Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Definition of an Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy) Food Intolerance
Definition of a food intolerance or food sensitivity. Epinephrine
Epinephrine definition from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies Cross-Contamination
Definition of Cross Contamination Allergen
Definition of an allergen from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies Allergy
Definition of Allergy from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies Anaphylaxis
Definition of anaphylaxis Celiac Disease
Definition of celiac disease from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies Histamine
Definition of Histamine from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies Hives
Definition of hives from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies Immune System
Definition of Immune System from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies Immunoglobulin E
Definition of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies RAST Test
Definition of a RAST Test from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies Systemic
Definition of Systemic from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies |
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