Atopy Definition
noun
(medicine) A hereditary disorder marked by the tendency to develop localized immediate hypersensitivity reactions to allergens such as pollen, food etc and is manifested by hay fever, asthma, or similar allergic conditions; generally considered to be caused by the interaction of environmental and genetic factors.
Wiktionary
A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
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Synonyms:
- atopic allergy
- type I allergic reaction
- immediate allergy
Other Word Forms of Atopy
Noun
Singular:
atopy
Plural:
atopiesOrigin of Atopy
From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopia), from ἄτοπος (atopos), from α- (a-) + τόπος (topos, “place”).
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