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allergist

noun

al·​ler·​gist ˈa-lər-jist How to pronounce allergist (audio)
: a specialist in allergy

Examples of allergist in a Sentence

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Due to myriad concerns and insufficient efficacy studies, allergists recommend antihistamines over butterbur for the treatment of allergies. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2025 They were prescribed two EpiPens and referred to a pediatric allergist. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Dermatologists, immunologists, and allergists are great resources to connect with others in your area who have CU or CSU. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025 The allergist can help parents decide if their child should receive their annual flu vaccination. Dr. Kristina Bryant, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for allergist

Word History

Etymology

allergy + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allergist was in 1928

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“Allergist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergist. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

allergist

noun
al·​ler·​gist ˈal-ər-jəst How to pronounce allergist (audio)
: a specialist in treating allergies

Medical Definition

allergist

noun
al·​ler·​gist -jəst How to pronounce allergist (audio)
: a specialist in allergy
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