Definition of Allergist

1. Noun. A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

Generic synonyms: Doc, Doctor, Dr., Md, Medico, Physician
Derivative terms: Allergy

Definition of Allergist

1. Noun. A doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Allergist

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Allergist

1. A specialist practiced in the treatment of allergic disease and those disease processes that involve dysfunction of the immune system. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Allergist

allergic extract
allergic granulomatosis
allergic granulomatous angiitis
allergic inflammation
allergic purpura
allergic reaction
allergic response
allergic rhinitis
allergic salute
allergically
allergics
allergies
allergin
allergins
allergised
allergist (current term)
allergists
allergization
allergological
allergologies
allergologist
allergologists
allergology
allergosis
allergy
allergy and immunology
allergy desensitization
allergy diet
allergy shots
allergy skin test

Literary usage of Allergist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Department of Defense Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program: Congressional edited by John Warner (2001)
"Focal swelling and itching (other than at injection site) within 2 weeks of vaccination Treatment: Antihistamines Future doses: Defer to allergist ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"ing, and by skilled use of diagrammatic illustrations, this publication manages to make archeology attractive to the allergist, and cosmology comprehensible ..."

3. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... appearance will require special care and possible referral to such specialists as a plastic surgeon, otolaryngologist, internist, or allergist. ..."

4. Latex Allergies and the Health Care Industry by Charlie Norwood (2000)
"Asthma (Chronic, Stable) As Viewed By An allergist. Chapter 5-1157- 165 In: Medicine for the Practicing Physician. JW Hurst, Editor. Fourth Edition. ..."

5. Status of the Department of Veterans Affairs to Identify Gulf War Syndrome edited by Christopher Shays (1998)
"... war's shift from the battlefield to che field of clinical research, Claudia S. Miller, MD, an allergist and immunologist at the Health Science Center, ..."

6. 57 Ways to Protect Your Home Environment (& Yourself) by Rick Weinzierl (1999)
"Your allergist will probably recommend removing the following from the bedroom: carpeting, upholstered furniture, chenille bedspreads, hard- to-clean blinds ..."

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