allergenic

English

Etymology

allergen +‎ -ic

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

Adjective

allergenic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to an allergen.
- 1996, Fred R. Shank, Ph.D., FDA Allergy Warning Letter
  "Evidence suggests that some allergenic substances can cause serious allergic responses in some individuals upon ingestion of very small amounts of the substance."
Having the effect of an allergen.

Usage notes

Do not confuse allogenic ("of nonself intraspecies origin") with allergenic ("generating allergy"); see allogenic § Usage notes.

Derived terms

Translations

of or pertaining to an allergen

Finnish: allergeeni- (fi)
Polish: alergenny
Portuguese: alergénico (Portugal), alergênico (Brazil)

having the effect of an allergen

Finnish: allergeeninen (fi), allergisoiva
Hungarian: allergén (hatású), allergiát okozó/kiváltó
Polish: alergenny
Portuguese: alergénico (Portugal), alergênico (Brazil), alergizante

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