Allergen
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noun.
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.
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noun.
A substance which causes an
allergic
reaction.
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noun.
any substance that can cause an allergy
Word Usage
"Cover pillow, mattress, and box spring in allergen-proof casings."
Etymologically Related
allergenic
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
substance
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
ragweed pollen
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Rh factor
agglutinin
allergic disorder
allergy
anaphylactin