allergen
noun
any substance, often a protein, that induces an allergy: common allergens include pollen, grasses, dust, and some medications.
allergenicity
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a word derived from
allergen.
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a word derived from
allergenic.
allergenicadjectivecausing allergic sensitization.
Example Sentences
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And even these individual tests for allergenicity can be flawed.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2021
I know that companies seeking approval for new genetically modified crops have to test these crops for allergenicity.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2017
As yet, though, the F.D.A. has not approved label claims of reduced allergenicity in any foods sold in the United States.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2016
It’s allergenicity is increased by roasting rather than decreased and therefore it’s a very potent allergen.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 23, 2015
"FDA has allowed this fish to move forward based on tests of allergenicity of only six engineered fish, tests that actually did show an increase in allergy-causing potential."
From Reuters ● Dec. 21, 2012
