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Glossary of Feline Terms: Hypoallergenic

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Definition: adjective Having little likelihood of causing an allergic response.
Pronunciation: 'hy-po-al-ler-'jen-ik
Also Known As: non-allergenic
Examples:
All cats carry allergens to one degree or another. Therefore, by its definition, there are no hypoallergenic cats. However, it is possible that some breeds or types of cats are less allergenic than others.

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