Definition of Allergen

1. Noun. Any substance that can cause an allergy.

Generic synonyms: Substance
Specialized synonyms: Ragweed Pollen
Derivative terms: Allergenic

Definition of Allergen

1. Noun. (medicine) A substance which causes an allergic reaction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Allergen

1. a substance capable of inducing an allergy [n -S]

Medical Definition of Allergen

1. An antigenic substance capable of producing immediate type hypersensitivity reaction (allergy). (06 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Allergen

allenoic acid
allenol
allenolate
allenols
allenyl
allenylamine
allenylamines
allenylic
allenylidene
allenylphosphine
allenylphosphonates
allenylsilane
allenylsilanes
allenylthiol
allenylthiols
allergen (current term)
allergenic
allergenic extract
allergenicities
allergenicity
allergens
allergic
allergic alveolitis
allergic angiitis
allergic asthma
allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
allergic conjunctivitis
allergic contact dermatitis
allergic coryza
allergic eczema

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