allergist

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Word: Allergist

Definition: An allergist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies. Allergies are reactions the body has to certain substances, like pollen, dust, food, or medications, which can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, or trouble breathing.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Plural Form: Allergists (more than one allergist)

Example Sentence:

• "When my friend had a bad reaction to peanuts, she went to see an allergist for help."

Advanced Usage:

• Allergists often perform tests to find out what someone is allergic to, and they can recommend treatments such as medications or allergy shots.

Word Variants:

• Allergy (noun): A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a substance.
• Allergic (adjective): Relating to or affected by an allergy.
• Allergies (plural noun): The plural form of allergy; refers to multiple allergic reactions or conditions.

Different Meanings:

• The word "allergist" specifically refers to a medical professional. It doesn’t have other meanings outside this context.

Synonyms:

• Allergy specialist: Another term for an allergist.
• Immunologist: A doctor who studies and treats immune system disorders, which can include allergies.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to the word "allergist." However, you might hear phrases like:
  • "To break out in hives," which means to have a skin reaction often due to an allergy, though it doesn’t specifically relate to the allergist.

Summary:

An allergist is a doctor who helps people with allergies.

Academic

Noun

1. a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies