radioallergosorbent

adjective

ra·dio·al·ler·go·sor·bent ˌrā-dē-ō-ə-ˌlər-gō-ˈsȯr-bənt

: relating to or being a blood analysis that tests for allergen-specific antibodies of the immunoglobulin class IgE and is used to detect allergic reactions

Word History

Etymology

radi- + allergen + -o- + sorbent

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of radioallergosorbent was in 1967

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“Radioallergosorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radioallergosorbent. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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