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allergen

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/ˈælədʒən/ · al-le-rgen

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Meanings

nounformal

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

ایک مادہ جو الرجی کا سبب بنتا ہے۔

الرجن

allergen

Synonyms

antigenirritantsensitivity agentحساسیت پیدا کرنے والا مادہمعدنی مادہعلت

Antonyms

non-allergenic substanceغیر الرجی مواد

Common Collocations

  • common allergens
  • food allergens
  • pollen allergen

Example Sentences

Pollen is a common allergen for many people during spring.

پولن بہار میں بہت سے لوگوں کے لئے ایک عام الرجن ہے۔

Pollen bahar mein bohat se logon ke liye aik aam allergen hai.

Some foods can act as allergens and cause severe reactions.

کچھ کھانے والے مادے الرجن کے طور پر کام کر سکتے ہیں اور شدید ردعمل پیدا کر سکتے ہیں۔

Kuch khanay walay maada allergen ke tor par kaam kar sakte hain aur shadeed rad-e-amal paida kar sakte hain.

People with allergies should avoid known allergens.

جو لوگ الرجیوں کا شکار ہیں انہیں معلوم الرجن سے پرہیز کرنا چاہیے۔

Jo log allergens ka shikar hain unhein maloom allergens se parhez karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

antigen:An allergen triggers an allergic reaction, while an antigen is a substance that induces an immune response.

Word Family

allergy
nounحساسیت
allergic
adjectiveحساس
allergist
nounحساسیت ماہر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'allergen' as 'allergic agent' which causes trouble.

Imagine a person sneezing due to pollen, representing an allergenic reaction.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "allergēnē" — to cause allergy

First known use: 20th century

The term 'allergen' is derived from the Greek word 'allergēnē', reflecting its role in causing allergic reactions. It has been in use in the medical field since the mid-20th century.