atopic Definition
atopic (ā täp′ik, 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.

