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Definition of allergist

allergist

/ˈæl.ɚ.dʒɪst/
al · ler · gist
Plural:allergists
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Adjective:allergic
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allergist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, asthma, and related immune system disorders.

Example

"After experiencing severe seasonal hay fever, she scheduled an appointment with an allergist for skin-prick testing."

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• Nearby Words

allergen
allergenic
allergic
allergist
allergy
alleviate
alleviation

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'allergy' (which Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet formed in 1906 from the Ancient Greek 'allos', meaning 'other', and 'ergon', meaning 'work' or 'activity') combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allergist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allergist
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