hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic (h  p - l r-j n  k)adj. Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction. |
hypoallergenic
[-al′ərjen′ik]
Etymology: Gk, hypo, under, allos, other, ergein, to work
having a lowered potential for producing an allergic reaction.
hypoallergenic (hī´pōal´urjen´ik),
adj descriptor of a substance ensuring a generally nonactivating property with regard to allergy-producing symptoms in individuals with certain chemical sensitivities.
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