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atopic Definition

atopic (ā täpik, ə-)

adjective

designating or of any of various allergic conditions, including a type of dermatitis and a type of asthma, that are thought to be inherited

atopic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • eczema: For people with atopic eczema reducing the number of house dust mites in the home may improve the condition of the skin.
  • dermatitis: In patients who suffer from atopic dermatitis, the cold sores can, in rare cases, spread to larger parts of the body.
  • asthmatic: Airway response to stimuli There are three phases to the asthmatic response of an atopic asthmatic following exposure to an allergen.
  • allergy: An atopic allergy is usually seasonal and becomes chronic as the sufferer gets older.
  • asthma: Incidence of atopic asthma which is common in childhood has increased partly through trigger factors that encourage dust mites.
  • disease: Genetic predisposition associated with other atopic diseases, eg eczema or asthma.

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