allergist

/ˈælərˌdʒɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases and conditions.

“My sister is seeing an allergist to get some help with her seasonal allergies.”

2. noun

A medical specialist who deals with allergies and their treatment.

“The allergist recommended that she try immunotherapy to build up a tolerance to her allergen.”

Synonyms

  • allergy specialist
  • immunologist

Antonyms

  • non-allergist