allergen (redirected from aqueous allergen)

al·ler·gen  (lr-jn)

n.

A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.

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[German Allergen : Aller(gie), allergy; see allergy + -gen, -gen (from French -gène; see -gen).]

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aller·genic (-jnk) adj.

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allergen [al-ler-jen]

Noun

a substance capable of causing an allergic reaction

allergenic adj

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allergen  (lr-jn)

A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction.

Thesaurus

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