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allergen
any substance that induces an allergy, such as pollen, grasses, certain foods, and medications
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al·ler·gen
(ăl′ər-jən)n.
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.
[German Allergen : Aller(gie), allergy; see allergy + -gen, -gen (from French -gène; see -gen).]
al′ler·gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.
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allergen
(ˈæləˌdʒɛn) orallergin
n
(Biology) any substance capable of inducing an allergy
ˌallerˈgenic adj
ˌallergeˈnicity n
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al•ler•gen
(ˈæl ər dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn)n.
any substance, usu. a protein, that induces an allergic reaction in a particular individual.
al`ler•gen′ic (-ˈdʒɛn ɪk) adj.
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al·ler·gen
(ăl′ər-jən) A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.
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allergen
- Though allergens are not harmful themselves, when they are combined with certain antibodies, a reaction (i.e. the allergy) liberates substances that damage body cells and tissues.See also related terms for harmful.
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Noun | 1. | allergen - any substance that can cause an allergy substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" ragweed pollen - pollen of the ragweed plant is a common allergen |
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allergen
n (Med) → Allergen nt
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al·ler·gen
n. alérgeno, antígeno que induce una respuesta alérgica o hipersensitiva.
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allergen
n alérgeno or alergenoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.