Allergenic
adjective
Relating to or causing an allergy.
Certain foods, like peanuts and shellfish, are known to be highly allergenic.
Usage tips
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allergenic reaction, allergenic substance, allergenic foods
adjective
Relating to or causing an allergy.
Certain foods, like peanuts and shellfish, are known to be highly allergenic.
Usage tips
Neutral
allergenic reaction, allergenic substance, allergenic foods
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The word is often used in discussions about food allergies.
Example: 'He discovered he was allergic to certain allergenic foods.'
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
While 'allergenic' indicates the potential to provoke an allergy, not all individuals are affected.
Example: 'Some can eat these allergenic foods without issue.'
Pro Tip 3/3Advisory
In clinical settings, always inform patients about allergenic ingredients in treatments.
Example: 'Ensure to discuss any allergenic components in medication with your doctor.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The word is often used in discussions about food allergies.
Example: 'He discovered he was allergic to certain allergenic foods.'
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
While 'allergenic' indicates the potential to provoke an allergy, not all individuals are affected.
Example: 'Some can eat these allergenic foods without issue.'
Pro Tip 3/3Advisory
In clinical settings, always inform patients about allergenic ingredients in treatments.
Example: 'Ensure to discuss any allergenic components in medication with your doctor.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The word is often used in discussions about food allergies.
Example: 'He discovered he was allergic to certain allergenic foods.'
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
While 'allergenic' indicates the potential to provoke an allergy, not all individuals are affected.
Example: 'Some can eat these allergenic foods without issue.'
Pro Tip 3/3Advisory
In clinical settings, always inform patients about allergenic ingredients in treatments.
Example: 'Ensure to discuss any allergenic components in medication with your doctor.'
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