Term Name: | peanut allergy |
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Synonyms: | allergy to peanuts, peanut allergic reaction |
Definition: | A legume allergy that is an allergy or hypersensitivity to dietary substances from peanuts causing an overreaction of the immune system which in a small percentage of people may lead to severe physical symptoms. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:4378] ( DOID:4378 ) |