allergen
n.
substance which causes allergies
Allergen
Most humans mount significant
IgE responses only as a defense against parasitic infections. However, some individuals mount an IgE response against common environmental
antigens. This hereditory predisposition is called
atopy. In atopic individuals, non-parasitic antigens stimulate inappropriate IgE production, leading to
type I hypersensitivity. A nonparasitic antigen capable of stimulating a type I hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals is called an allergen.
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allergen
Noun
1. any substance that can cause an allergy
(hypernym) substance, matter
(hyponym) ragweed pollen
Allergen (das)
n.
allergen, substance which causes allergies
allergens
substances that cause an allergic reaction.