| hay fever n. An allergic condition affecting the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes, most often characterized by nasal discharge, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes and usually caused by an abnormal sensitivity to airborne pollen. Also called pollinosis. |
hay fever
Noun
an allergic reaction to pollen, which causes sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes
hay fever (h ) An seasonal allergic condition characterized by a sensitivity to airborne pollen, resulting in nasal discharge, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. It occurs especially during late spring, late summer, and early fall and can be caused by the pollens of various plants, especially ragweed and certain trees and grasses. |
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| Noun | 1. |  hay fever - a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollenallergic rhinitis - rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction |
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