allergenic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- allergenicity noun
Etymology
Origin of allergenic
Example Sentences
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One potential consequence is that an unpermitted insect species could trigger reactions in people allergic to shellfish, which can have the same allergenic proteins.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Besides delayed introduction of allergenic foods, other risk factors include cesarean section births and antibiotic exposure, according to Hill.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
The term “hypoallergenic” means less allergenic, or less likely to cause allergies.
From National Geographic • Dec. 1, 2023
Among those recommendations is to introduce potentially allergenic foods when other complementary foods are introduced to an infant’s diet — and to introduce peanuts to high-risk infants at age 4 to 6 months.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2021
Cats and strawberries are two of the most allergenic substances.
From The Online World by De Presno, Odd
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