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allergen

[ al-er-juhn, -jen ]

noun

Immunology.
  1. any substance, often a protein, that induces an allergy: common allergens include pollen, grasses, dust, and some medications.


allergen

/ ˈæ±ôəˌ»åÏôÉ›²Ô /

noun

  1. any substance capable of inducing an allergy
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allergen

/ ă±ô′ə°ù-ÂáÉ™²Ô /

  1. A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction.
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ²¹±ô±ô±ð°ùˈ²µ±ð²Ô¾±³¦, adjective
  • ËŒ²¹±ô±ô±ð°ù²µ±ðˈ²Ô¾±³¦¾±³Ù²â, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of allergen1

First recorded in 1910–15; aller(gy) + -gen
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You can swap ingredients to accommodate specific sensitivities, allergens or personal tastes.

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Last month, a recall was issued for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen: milk.

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She and her team will eventually have to ensure that the microbe is safe for human consumption by testing it for potential toxins and allergens, among other risks.

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For allergies in particular, it's important to strictly avoid allergens.

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Custom Food Solutions, a food supplier based in Louisville, Kentucky, issued a voluntary recall Wednesday for more than 100,000 pounds of frozen Drunken Chicken over undeclared allergens.

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