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allergen
(redirected from allergenicity)

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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 [ˈæləˌdʒɛn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) any substance capable of inducing an allergy
allergenic  adj

allergen  (lr-jn)
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction.

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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.allergen - any substance that can cause an allergyallergen - 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
Translations
allergen [ˈælədʒən] Nalérgeno m
allergen [ˈælərɛn] nallergène m
allergen
n (Med) → Allergen nt


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