Plural of allergen
regular plural
The plural of allergen is allergens.
Forms of allergen
| Singular | allergen /ˈælə(ɹ)ˌd͡ʒɛn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | allergens |
| Countable | countable |
Allergens in a sentence
- Pollen, dust, and spores are common allergens.
- Early exposure to pet allergens and pet-related bacteria accustoms the body to allergens.From the entry accustom
- “I love my dog, there are several things I do to manage the dander and allergens to ensure she stays with me.2020 February 21 – March 20, “Are You Allergic to Your Pet?: Breathe Easy”, in 35 West Magazine, Murray Media Group, page 6. From the entry tippy-tap
- Unlike proteinaceous allergens, some nonproteinaceous substances would be more stable in the body, possibly acting as a remaining allergen to cause a longer-lasting allergic reaction.2005, Yoshinori Mine, Nutraceutical Proteins and Peptides in Health and Disease, page 418. From the entry nonproteinaceous
- Similarity profiles between helper T cell epitopes (of self or microbial antigens and allergens) and human or microbial SWISSPROT collections were produced.2000, G Ristori et al., “Compositional bias and mimicry toward the nonself proteome in immunodominant T cell epitopes of self and nonself…. From the entry self
Meaning of allergen
- noun A substance which causes an allergic reaction.
Questions about the plural of allergen
- What is the plural of allergen?
- The plural of allergen is allergens.
- Is allergen countable?
- Allergen is a countable noun.
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