allergist

noun

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

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Your provider will likely refer you to an allergist (a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating allergies) for evaluation. Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025 Few longitudinal studies include them, an oversight Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a pediatrician and allergist at Northwestern University, calls a missed opportunity. Lucy Tu, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025 This cleanser has also earned a seal of acceptance from the National Eczema Association, meaning it’s been tested and vetted by derms, allergists, and eczema experts. Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024 See your primary healthcare provider and allergist for ongoing allergy treatment. Daniel More, Health, 24 Oct. 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 27 Jan. 2025.

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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