Definition

The quality or characteristic of causing an allergic reaction in some people.

Example

The allergenicity of certain foods can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new study on food allergenicity?

No, I haven't! What did it say?

It discussed how certain foods can increase their allergenicity over time.

That's interesting! I wonder how that affects people with allergies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allergenicity → It is formed from "allergen" (from Greek "allos" meaning other and "ergen" from "ergon" meaning work or activity) and the suffix "-icity" (meaning the quality of). The word describes the quality of being an allergen, or the capacity to provoke an allergic reaction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'other' ('allos') and 'activity' ('ergon') to remember that 'allergenicity' refers to the quality of something that can provoke an allergic reaction.

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