English dictionary: words starting with allerg

noun

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Usage examples:

Future exposure to the same allergens will cause the reaction to happen again.

adjective

Causing or likely to cause allergic reactions (= physical problems caused by particular substances)

Usage examples:

Research is being done into hypoallergenic versions of foods that are commonly allergenic, like pea…

noun

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Usage examples:

Future exposure to the same allergens will cause the reaction to happen again.

adjective

Caused by or relating to an allergy.

Usage examples:

An allergic reaction to penicillin

adjective

Having ...

noun

A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

Usage examples:

Symptoms of a food allergy usually develop within about an hour after eating the offending food.

noun

A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

Usage examples:

Symptoms of a food allergy usually develop within about an hour after eating the offending food.