allergen

noun

al·ler·gen | \ ˈa-lər-jən

Definition of allergen

: a substance (such as pollen) that induces allergy

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common allergens, such as pollen

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Tate & Tate co-owner George Tate says the dish didn't include gluten, and there are signs around the business warning that the kitchen processes foods that contain nuts, wheat and other allergens. — Mary Mooney, OregonLive.com, "Suit: Oregon caterer's meal caused child's allergic reaction," 23 May 2018 The sauce has oyster extract, a shellfish allergen. — David J. Neal, miamiherald, "This spice packet in this recalled food could be a problem if you have a food allergy," 13 June 2018 No cat is truly free of allergens, which are found not just on skin but also in saliva and urine. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, "Cats’ quirks? Read about breeds," 27 June 2018 The most common indoor allergens are dust mites, pets and molds. — Jamie Gold, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Clearing the indoor air," 28 June 2018 Research shows that unlike typical allergic reactions that occur within a half-hour of exposure to an allergen, alpha-gal reactions can take three to six hours to manifest. — Thomas Leavy, CBS News, "Maine on the lookout for ticks that cause red-meat allergy," 25 June 2018 Nothing tamps down the allergens that live in their fur and on their skin than a good cleansing. — Dr. Patty Khuly, miamiherald, "Allergic to your furry friends? Here are tips to help manage pet allergies," 31 May 2018 The condition, which may be exacerbated by certain allergens or irritants such as soaps or detergents, can flare up from time to time. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, "Tormented by eczema, woman kills her parents and then herself, police say," 20 June 2018 For more than 20 years, physicians at Children’s Mercy Hospital have used a machine on the roof to collect daily pollen and mold counts to better understand allergens on a day-to-day basis. — Kelsey Ryan, kansascity, "Are your allergies getting worse? Climate change may be to blame," 19 June 2018

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