Recent Examples on the WebThe treat includes an allergen warning: the ice cream includes milk, the butterscotch crumbles have nonfat dry milk and whole milk powder, and the butterscotch syrup has nonfat dry milk, too.—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 Since most of the allergens from the outdoors can't be fully eliminated, vets might suggest using a prescription medication to help pets cope with allergies.—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2024 The region's top allergens are grasses, mulberry and walnut trees, per Pollen.com.—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024 Taking some or all of those steps may not reduce allergen levels enough to impact symptoms.—Ray Hainer, Health, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for allergen
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Allergen,, blend of allerg- (in Allergieallergy) and -gen (in Antigenantigen)
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