Allelic
Allelic: Pertaining to an allele, an alternative form of a gene. A single allele is inherited from each parent.
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Also called allergic contact dermatitis, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, such as poison ivy or certain preservatives in creams and lotions.
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