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Definition of the noun allergen
What does allergen mean as a name of something?
noun - plural: allergens
- any substance that can cause an allergy
- lexical domain: Substances - nouns denoting substances
- more generic word: substance = a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
- more specific term: ragweed pollen = pollen of the ragweed plant is a common allergen
Explanation
- Allergen: An allergen is a type of antigen that produces an abnormally vigorous immune response in which the immune system fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body. Such reactions are called allergies.
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- Allergen: A substance that elicits an allergic reaction.
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Asthma and Rhinitis (2008)
by William W. Busse, Stephen T. Holgate
Amb a 3: phytocyanin related The Amb a 3 allergen is an 11-kDa glycoprotein ( Klapper et al.
Amb a 5: unknown function The Amb a 5 allergen is a minor 5 - kDa glycoprotein which comprises 45 amino acid residues, and whose function is ...
Human Biology, Concepts and Current Issues (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses. Most humans mount ...
Anatomy And Physiology For Health Professionals (2016)
Medicine, Internal medicine by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
The Anatomy and Physiology Learning System (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Principles of Pediatric Nursing, Caring for Children (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses. Most humans mount ...
Anatomy and Physiology (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Delmars Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (2016)
Medicine, Medicine by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Pathophysiology (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
The Textbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care and CPR (2016)
by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Nurse Anesthesia (2016)
Medicine, Medicine by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Living with Asthma (2014)
by Christine Zuchora-Walske
An allergen is any substance that causes an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction is an exaggerated immune system response to something that does not bother most people. This physical response may include runny nose, sneezing, itching, ...
Allergy Frontiers, Diagnosis and Health Economics (2016)
Medicine, Internal medicine by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Environmental Science , Global Concern (2016)
by CTI Reviews
Allergen An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. Technically, an allergen is a nonparasitic antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals. Most humans mount significant Immunoglobulin E ...
Essentials of Pathophysiology, Concepts of Altered Health States (2016)
Medicine, Internal medicine by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Pathophysiology, The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children (2016)
Medicine, Internal medicine by CTI Reviews
An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses.. Most humans mount ...
Environment, The Science Behind the Stories (2016)
by CTI Reviews
Allergen: An allergen is any substance that can cause an allergy. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen capable of stimulating a typeI hypersensitivity reaction in ...
New York Supreme Court
An allergen is a substance which causes sensitization, in its broad term. An allergen can, to try to explain more fully, it can be something like a pollen, which is an inhalant allergen, to a dye substance, to particular drugs. It covers a wide ...
Ecohouse (2014)
by Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees
AllErgEns An allergen is a substance that causes a reaction 6 Health and happiness in the home.
Textbook of Contact Dermatitis (2001)
by Richard J. G. Rycroft
or vaporized allergen is the causative agent. Other reports are provided by Thune and Solberg [18, 19] who described airborne contact dermatitis from lichen particles, and Watsky [20] who described four cases of airborne allergic ...
Young Children's Health and Well-Being (2006)
by Angela Underdown
Allergen An allergen is an antigen that causes an allergic ...
Pocket Essentials of Clinical Medicine (2011)
by Anne Ballinger
The major allergen is the house dust mite and its faeces. Non-specific factors causing wheezing are viral infections, cold air, exercise, irritant dusts, vapours and fumes (cigarette smoke, perfume, exhaust fumes), emotion and drugs ( NSAIDs, ...
Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics E-Book (2014)
by Karen Marcdante, Robert M. Kliegman
An allergen is an antigen that triggers an IgE response in genetically predisposed individuals. Hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system are classified into four groups, based on the mechanism that leads to tissue inflammation (Table ...
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Video shows what allergen means. A substance which causes an allergic reaction.. Allergen Meaning. How to pronounce, definition audio dictionary. How to say ...
What Is The Definition Of Allergen (Medical Dictionary Online)
what is the definition of Allergen: A substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include ragweed pollen, animal dander, and mold. medical ...
What Is The Definition Of Allergen (Medical Dictionary Online)
what is the definition of Allergen: A substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include ragweed pollen, animal dander, and mold. medical ...
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Scrabble value of A1L1L1E1R1G2E1N1
The value of this 8-letter word is 9 points. It is included in the first and second editions of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary.
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