allergennoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæl.ə.dʒən/us/ˈæl.ɚ.dʒən/specializeda substance that can cause an allergy (= condition of the body reacting badly to something) but is not harmful to most people
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Poisoning and allergy
- botulism
 - delirium tremens
 - hypersensitivity
 - hypoallergenic
 - intolerance
 - lactose intolerance
 - lead poisoning
 - listeriosis
 - poison
 - poisoning
 - poisonous
 - reaction
 - ricin
 - strychnine
 - the DTs
 - toxic
 - toxicity
 - toxicology
 - toxin
 - trigger food
 
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