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nounAn antibody found in the blood of individuals having a genetic predisposition to allergies.
nounA substance present in the blood of individuals having a positive serological test for syphilis.
nounan immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy
