HYPOALLERGENIC

Etymology

Adjective

hypoallergenic

Containing fewer allergens; minimally allergenic.

(immunology) Relating to a hypoallergen.

Synonyms

• hypoallergic

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.”

Source: Wiktionary