dander
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Definition of dander
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The rules forbade pet dander but everyone ignored them. — J. Robert Lennon, The New Yorker, "The Loop," 19 Aug. 2019 My husband is anaphylatic to most pet dander, and severely allergic to dairy. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "Hot New Trend Alert: Poisoning Your Son’s Wife," 7 Aug. 2019 When cats were fed a diet including this egg product with IgY, 97% showed decreased levels of active Fel d1 on the hair and dander. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Kitty Cure: New Research Suggests an End to Severe Cat Allergies Could Be in Sight," 17 June 2019 So are pet skin cells, called dander, and dust mites that feed on skin—both of which are strong human allergens. — Gabriel Filippelli, Quartz, "A geochemist’s simple tricks to reduce dust in your home," 20 June 2019 The Budget Superstar A slim and sleek model that can be adjusted to three fan speeds, this HEPA air purifier claims to remove 99.97% of dust, pollen, smoke, odor, mold spores, and pet dander. — Sunset, "These 5 Home Air Purifiers Will Help You Breathe Easier," 22 Jan. 2018 In some individuals, IgE mistakenly attacks foreign substances that are actually harmless, such as foods, pollen, and animal dander. — Shelby Deering, Good Housekeeping, "Skipping Spring Cleaning Can Make Allergies and Asthma Much Worse, According to Doctors," 22 Mar. 2019 If someone has asthma, their immune system reacts disproportionately to certain substances like pet dander or pollen, though specific triggers vary from person to person. — Korin Miller, SELF, "7 People Describe What an Asthma Attack Actually Feels Like," 14 Nov. 2018 Washing your bedding will cut down on potential allergens like dust mites and pet dander than can trigger congestion, sneezing, and obstructed breathing and in turn, poor sleep, Dr. Rosen says. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "15 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight, According to Experts," 2 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dander.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dander
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Kids Definition of dander
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: tiny scales from hair, feathers, or skin that may cause allergic reactions
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: anger entry 2
The insults got my dander up.
dander
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Medical Definition of dander
: dandruff
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: minute scales from hair, feathers, or skin that may act as allergens