Glossary
Frequently 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.
Definition of antihistamine and examples of common antihistamines.
Angioedema
Curious about angioedema? Learn what angioedema is and some of its causes here.
Curious about angioedema? Learn what angioedema is and some of its causes here.
Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Definition of an Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Definition of an Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Food Intolerance
Definition of a food intolerance or food sensitivity.
Definition of a food intolerance or food sensitivity.
Epinephrine
Epinephrine definition from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Epinephrine definition from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Cross-Contamination
Definition of Cross Contamination
Definition of Cross Contamination
Allergen
Definition of an allergen from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of an allergen from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies
Allergy
Definition of Allergy from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of Allergy from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Definition of anaphylaxis
Definition of anaphylaxis
Celiac Disease
Definition of celiac disease from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of celiac disease from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Histamine
Definition of Histamine from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of Histamine from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Hives
Definition of hives from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
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
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
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
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
Definition of Systemic from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies