Dander: meaning, definitions and examples
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dander
[ หdรฆndษr ]
animal allergy
Dander refers to tiny, even microscopic, particles of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents, and other animals with fur or feathers. These particles can cause reactions in people who are specifically allergic to these triggers. Dander is different from hair; it includes not only the skin flakes but also associated proteins from saliva and urine. Because dander is lightweight, it can remain airborne for long periods, circulating in the environment and potentially causing allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many people are allergic to pet dander.
- Reducing dander in the home can help alleviate allergy symptoms.
- Dander can trigger asthma attacks in sensitive individuals.
Translations
Translations of the word "dander" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caspa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schuppen
๐ฎ๐ฉ serpihan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปััะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ลupieลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใ
๐ซ๐ท pellicules
๐ช๐ธ caspa
๐น๐ท kepek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ lupy
๐ธ๐ฐ lupy
๐จ๐ณ ๅคด็ฎๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ prhljaj
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบรฐflรถg
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษri qฤฑrฤฑลlarฤฑ
Etymology
The word 'dander' originates from the late 19th century, likely derived from the Scots word 'dander', which means skin or flakes. This term is believed to have evolved from the Middle English 'dand', which referred to 'to dandle' or 'to handle'. The use of 'dander' in relation to animal grooming and allergies seems to have risen as concerns about animal allergens became more prominent. Scientific understanding of allergies progressed significantly in the 20th century, leading to increased awareness of dander as a common allergen. Today, dander is a well-recognized term in both veterinary science and allergy research, signifying its lasting impact on human-animal interactions.