less likely to cause an allergic reaction than other comparable preparations or goods: said of cosmetics, clothing, pillows, etc.
hypoallergenic
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hypoallergenic
adjective
Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction: hypoallergenic cosmetics.
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Adjective
- Containing fewer allergens.
Usage notes
The term is used by advertisers for cosmetics, jewelry, pets, food, and so on, but it does not have a precise medical meaning. The FDA tells consumers, “There are no federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term hypoallergenic. The term hypoallergenic means whatever a particular company wants it to mean.”
Origin
Coined between 1950 and 1955 from hypo- + allergenic. Some say that it was coined by advertisers in 1953. Merriam-Webster puts the date at 1940.
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hypoallergenic - Medical Definition
adj.
Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction: hypoallergenic cosmetics.
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