Recent Examples on the WebAlways consult with a healthcare professional before introducing allergens to your baby.—Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024 Pollen is a common airborne allergen known to cause uncomfortable symptoms in many people, says the CDC.—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024 Immune Cells That Need Iron During an asthma attack, harmless allergens activate immune cells in your lungs called ILC2s.—Omid Akbari, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024 Blair had tested the woman for evidence of sensitivity to various bird allergens.—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for allergen
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Allergen,, blend of allerg- (in Allergieallergy) and -gen (in Antigenantigen)
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