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allergen

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al·ler·gen  (lr-jn)
n.
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.
[German Allergen : Aller(gie), allergy; see allergy + -gen, -gen (from French -gène; see -gen).]
aller·genic (-jnk) adj.
allergen [al-ler-jen]
Noun
a substance capable of causing an allergic reaction
allergenic adj
allergen  (lr-jn)
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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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