A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy. - Though allergens are not harmful themselves, when they are combined with certain antibodies, a reaction (i.e. the allergy) liberates substances that damage body cells and tissues.. A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy. [German. : , allergy; see allergy +. , -gen (from French. ; see-gen).]. alâ²lerÂ·genâ²ic (-jÄnâ²Ä­k) adj.
A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. Prognosis varies depending on the type of motor neuron disease (MND) and the age of onset. Some MNDs, such as Post-polio syndrome (PLS), are not fatal and progress slowly.People with Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may appear to be stable for long periods, but improvement should not be expected.ome MNDs, such as Post-polio syndrome (PLS), are not fatal and progress slowly. People with Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may appear to be stable for long periods, but improvement should not be expected.
Some of the factors that affect prognosis include: The type of cancer and where it is in your body. The stage of the cancer, which refers to the size of the cancer and if it has spread to other parts of your body.