The glossary aids in the understanding of specialized terms in relation to the cow milk allergy and other food allergies. It is possible to carry out a search inserting a term in the search engine or selecting it from the alphabetical directory.
Key Terms
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Amino Acid-based Formula
Chemical formula based on synthetic amino acids. It's safe for children allergic to cow’s milk, especially in children with growth retardation or multiple food allergy.
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Colitis
Inflammation of the colon, the organ absorbing water and mineral salts from the digestion of food.
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Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin, caused by the direct contact with an irritant or by allergic reactions. Typical symptoms of dermatitis are reddening, itching and, in some cases, the appearance of blisters.
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Immunoglobulins
Animal proteins endowed with antibody activity. They function as a specific antibody and are responsible for the humoral aspects of immunity.
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