allergist

[ al-er-jist ]

noun

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

allergist

/ ˈælədʒɪst /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of allergist¹

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

Example Sentences

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

“This season has been so nuts,” said Shah, an allergist and director of the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count.

From Seattle Times

Ultimately, the trial highlights an alternative that allergists should now consider for patients who cannot safely undertake oral immunotherapy.

From Science Daily

"It's an easy drug regimen to implement in a medical practice, and many allergists are already using this for other allergic conditions."

From Science Daily