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Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

An exaggerated immune response to a substance such as a drug.

Standard Abbreviation

Hypersensitivity

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  hypersensitivity VARCHAR(100),  -- Hypersensitivity
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  hypersensitivity as hypersensitivity
FROM claims;

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