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Meaning of ALLERGEN

Pronunciation:  'alur`jen

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  any substance that can cause an allergy
 
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 See Also: matter, ragweed pollen, substance

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Any substance that can trigger an inappropriate immune response, or allergy, in susceptible people. Common allergens include animal fur, dust, pollen and certain foods or medications. See antigen.
 
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Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Something which can cause an allergic reaction. For example, ragweed pollen is the allergen which causes hay fever.
 
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 Related Terms: agglutinin, allergic disorder, allergy, anaphylactin, antiantibody, antibody, antigen, antiserum, antitoxic serum, antitoxin, antivenin, asthma, conjunctivitis, cosmetic dermatitis, eczema, hay fever, hives, incomplete antibody, interferon, pollinosis, precipitin, Rh factor, rose cold, serum, urticaria
 

 

 

 

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