Chinese word

过敏史

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò mǐn shǐ

Meaning

  • nounallergy history

Example

你有过敏史吗?nǐ yǒu guò mín shǐ ma

Do you have a history of allergies?

Illustration for 过敏史 (allergy history)

More examples

看病时医生会问你的过敏史。kàn bìng shí yī shēng huì wèn nǐ de guò mín shǐ

When you see a doctor, the doctor will ask about your allergy history.

Core concept

A medical record showing which substances have caused allergic reactions and when.

Common phrases

  • 有过敏史吗yǒu guò mín shǐ ma

    Do you have a history of allergies

  • 填写过敏史tián xiě guò mín shǐ

    fill out your allergy history

  • 家族有过敏史jiā zú yǒu guò mín shǐ

    family history of allergies

Similar words

过敏反应guò mín fǎn yìng: A physical reaction or symptom that results from an allergy.
过敏原guò mǐn yuán: A substance that triggers an allergic reaction, such as food, pollen, or medicine.
过敏体质guò mǐn tǐ zhì: A physical tendency to develop allergic reactions easily.

Definition in Chinese

在医疗问诊中指既往或目前对某些物质出现过敏反应的病史记录。zài yī liáo wèn zhěn zhōng zhǐ jì wǎng huò mù qián duì mǒu xiē wù zhì chū xiàn guò mín fǎn yìng de bìng shǐ jì lù

Word origin

过 (guò, "excessive") + 敏 (mǐn, "sensitive") forms 过敏 (guòmǐn, "allergic"), while 史 (shǐ, "history") turns it into a record of allergic reactions.

Usage tips

  • In a clinic, naming the substance and reaction is more informative than giving only a yes-or-no answer, since medicines and foods can require different precautions.

Opposites

  • 无过敏史wú guò mín shǐno history of allergiesnoun

Related words

  • 过敏反应guò mín fǎn yìngallergic reactionnoun
  • 过敏原guò mǐn yuánallergennoun
  • 过敏性guò mǐn xìngallergicadjective

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