allergist

American

[al-er-jist] / ˈæl ər dʒɪst /

noun

a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

allergist British

/ ˈælədʒɪst /

noun

a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions caused by allergy

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Etymology

Origin of allergist

First recorded in 1930–35; allerg(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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I tried two different biologic drugs, shots that required me to see an allergist every few weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then an allergist jabbed him with a needle.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What I was surprised by was the magnitude of the results,” said Dr. David Hill, an attending allergist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and senior author of the study.

From Los Angeles Times

Devised by American paediatric allergist Benjamin Feingold, the diet is extremely restrictive.

From Salon

“There’s nothing I can afford,” said Dr. Barba, an allergist who has been working 100 hours overtime every month to save up a nest egg.

From New York Times

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