allergist

noun

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

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This research is a first step toward understanding whether the GLP-1 drugs have a different effect than other type 2 diabetes medications, said first author Dinah Foer, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025 The reason why your seasonal allergy symptoms are more severe is likely because winters are warmer and allergy season is starting earlier than usual these days, according to Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist in New York. Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025 This should only be done under the strict care of an allergist. Wendy Wisner, Health, 18 Apr. 2025 This provider can be a primary care provider, an allergist (treats allergies and other conditions of the immune system), or a pulmonary specialist (treats conditions of the lungs and respiratory system). Daniel More, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 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 24 May. 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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