hyperergic

adjective

hy·​per·​er·​gic -ˈər-jik How to pronounce hyperergic (audio)
: characterized by or exhibiting a greater than normal sensitivity to an allergen
an extensive hyperergic tissue response
compare hypoergic, normergic

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“Hyperergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperergic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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