allergen
[ al-er-juh n, -jen ]
/ ˈæl ər dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn /
noun Immunology.
any substance, often a protein, that induces an allergy: common allergens include pollen, grasses, dust, and some medications.
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British Dictionary definitions for allergen
allergen
/ (ˈæləˌdʒɛn) /
noun
any substance capable of inducing an allergy
Derived forms of allergen
allergenic, adjectiveallergenicity, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for allergen
allergen
[ ăl′ər-jən ]
n.
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.
antigen
Other words from allergen
al′ler•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for allergen
allergen
[ ăl′ər-jən ]
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction.
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