allergoid en · NOUN
Etymology
From allergy + -oid.
Meanings
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A protein that has been modified for use in desensitization protocols, or for induction of oral/sublingual tolerance.
It is known that allergoids obtained by treatment with aldehydes are randomly cross-linked proteins of high molecular weight and their standardization is very difficult.
2015 August 15, “Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy with Monomeric Allergoid in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| allergoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |