allergist

noun

al·ler·gist ˈa-lər-jist

: a specialist in allergy

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If these changes and over-the-counter remedies don’t help, speak with your doctor or an allergist. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Apr. 2026 As with most allergies, an allergist can conduct a patch test to observe if there’s a reaction to a cockroach allergy. — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2026 Here’s how allergists recommend navigating this process. — Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026 Hemmers said that mild allergy symptoms can be treated with over the counter drugs, but more severe cases that disrupt quality of life or day-to-day living, should be treated by a professional allergist. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergist

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allergy + -ist entry 1

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1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of allergist was in 1928

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allergist

noun

al·ler·gist ˈal-ər-jəst

: a specialist in treating allergies

Medical Definition

allergist

noun

al·ler·gist -jəst

: a specialist in allergy

allergist

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