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allergist

noun

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

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And, just as any licensed physician—whether a gynecologist or radiologist or allergist—can legally perform cosmetic procedures in their practice, the licensed physician who’s linked to a med spa can have any type of specialty. Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Nov. 2025 Following her allergist’s previous guidance, Simmy gave Elle a dose of Zyrtec, and the reaction subsided within minutes. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025 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 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 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 30 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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