allergenic

allergenic
SYN: antigenic.

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al·ler·gen·ic .al-ər-'jen-ik adj having the capacity to induce allergy <\allergenic plants>
al·ler·ge·nic·i·ty -jə-'nis-ət-ē n, pl -ties

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al·ler·gen·ic (al″ər-jenґik) acting as an allergen; inducing allergy.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • allergenic — adjective see allergen …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • allergenic — allergenicity /al euhr jeuh nis i tee/, n. /al euhr jen ik/, adj. causing allergic sensitization. [1910 15; ALLERGEN + IC] * * * …   Universalium

  • allergenic — adjective a) of or pertaining to an allergen b) having the effect of an allergen …   Wiktionary

  • allergenic — producing allergies Causation and Formation …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • allergenic — adj. causing allergic reactions …   English contemporary dictionary

  • allergenic — al·ler·gen·ic …   English syllables

  • allergenic — /æləˈdʒɛnɪk/ (say aluh jenik) adjective causing allergic sensitisation …  

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