Allergenic

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Allergenic

Allergenic (pronunciation: /ˌælərˈdʒɛnɪk/) refers to the ability of a substance to provoke an allergic reaction in an individual. The term is derived from the Greek words allergia meaning "other work" and genic meaning "producing".

Etymology

The term "allergenic" is derived from the Greek words allergia meaning "other work" and genic meaning "producing". It was first used in the early 20th century to describe substances that could provoke an immune response in the body.

Related Terms

  • Allergy: A hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system where the body reacts to substances in the environment that are normally considered harmless.
  • Antigen: A substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
  • Immunoglobulin E (IgE): A type of antibody that is associated with allergic reactions.
  • Histamine: A compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
  • Anaphylaxis: A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
  • Hypersensitivity: An exaggerated or pathological immunological reaction to a substance.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski