allergist

noun

al·​ler·​gist ˈa-lər-jist How to pronounce allergist (audio)
: a specialist in allergy

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An allergist is a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating allergies and immune conditions. Daniel More, Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Xolair also has the practical advantage of treating multiple food allergies at once, says Stacie Jones, a pediatric allergist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital who is also part of the OUtMATCH study. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2024 To find out why, Sokol and other allergists are researching how dust mites, cat and dog dander, or pollen are detected by the body. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024 Additionally, seeing an allergist is recommended if allergy symptoms are severe or persistent despite medication. Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for allergist 

Word History

Etymology

allergy + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allergist was in 1928

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“Allergist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergist. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

allergist

noun
al·​ler·​gist ˈal-ər-jəst How to pronounce allergist (audio)
: a specialist in treating allergies

Medical Definition

allergist

noun
al·​ler·​gist -jəst How to pronounce allergist (audio)
: a specialist in allergy

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