allergen — a substance that causes an allergic reaction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that causes an allergic reaction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈælərʤən/
Korean meaning: 알레르기 반응을 일으키는 물질
Korean pronunciation: **알**러전
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's menu clearly labels all major allergens like nuts, dairy, and shellfish.
- My cat is apparently an allergen with legs - I love her but my nose disagrees.
- Scientists are developing new treatments to help the immune system tolerate common allergens.
allergen
NOUN//ˈælərʤən//
a substance that causes an allergic reaction
A single peanut on her plate becomes a dangerous allergen for the child.
From allergen to pathogen to antigen - microscopic threats revealed!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
독일의 의사 클레멘스 폰 피르케가 1906년에 만든 용어로, 그리스어 'allos(다른)'와 'ergon(작용)'을 합쳐서 '다른 작용'이라는 의미로 만들어졌습니다. 몸이 외부 물질에 '다르게 반응'한다는 뜻이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant's menu clearly labels all major allergens like nuts, dairy, and shellfish.”
“My cat is apparently an allergen with legs - I love her but my nose disagrees.”
“Scientists are developing new treatments to help the immune system tolerate common allergens.”
“He discovered that his mysterious rash was caused by an unlikely allergen: his new lucky socks.”
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