allergist

noun

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

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If your allergies are not well-controlled or worsen at night, see an allergist for allergy testing. Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025 For people with a history of bothersome seasonal allergies, seeing an allergist and finding out what their specific triggers are and what medicines work is key. Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025 Brooks is an allergist and immunologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025 If antihistamines aren’t helping, an allergist may advise trying a nasal spray, for example. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Mar. 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 29 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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