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:
atopies

Origin of Atopy

  • From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopia), from ἄτοπος (atopos), from α- (a-) + τόπος (topos, “place”).

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