Term

Explanation

Antigen

Any substance capable of inducing a specific immune response and of reacting with the products of that response.

Cɛ3 domain

One part of IgE antibody.

Cytokine

A non‐antibody protein released by a cell population on contact with a specific antigen.

Eosinophil count

Number of a type of white blood cells.

Eepithelialized

Where skin is present.

Hhyphae

Threadlike structures in a fungus.

Monoclonal anti‐IgE antibody

An antibody against the immunoglobulin E antibody which is produced by a single clone of cells, therefore a single pure type of antibody.

Peripheral blood eosinophilia

An increase in eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) circulating in the blood.

Quasi‐randomized trials

Where method of allocation is not completely random, e.g. alternation, date of birth, day of week or case record number etc.