contactant

noun

con·​tac·​tant

kənˈtaktənt,

(ˈ)kän¦-

plural -s

: any allergen that produces manifestations of hypersensitivity at the site of contact with the skin or the mucosa

Word History

Etymology

contact entry 1 + -ant

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