hypoallergenic: Meaning and Definition of

hy•po•al•ler•gen•ic

Pronunciation: (hī"pō-al"ur-jen'ik), [key]
— adj.
  1. designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances: hypoallergenic cosmetics.
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