atopy
A hereditary disorder marked by the tendency to develop localized immediate…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.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Atopie
(countable, uncountable)A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
- an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopía, “extraordinary nature”), from ἄτοπος (átopos), from ἀ-From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopía, “extraordinary nature”), from ἄτοπος (átopos), from ἀ- (a-) + τόπος (tópos, “place”).
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Forms
plural: atopiesSynonyms
4 synonyms- an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact:immediate allergyatopic allergytype I allergic reaction
Word family
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