Definition of Dander

small scales from the skin, hair, or feathers of an animal

Examples of Dander in a sentence

As he scratched his scalp feverishly, scaly dander built up under the boy’s fingernails.  🔊

Because she has a dry scalp, Erica buys shampoo to prevent dander from flaking off onto her hair.  🔊

Paula is allergic to pet dander, so she has to avoid her mother’s bird and its shedding feathers.  🔊

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