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atopic

American  
[ey-top-ik, uh-top-] / eɪˈtɒp ɪk, əˈtɒp- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to atopy.

  2. ectopic.


atopic British  
/ əˈtɒpɪk /

adjective

  1. immunol of or relating to hereditary hypersensitivity to certain allergens

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of atopic

First recorded in 1920–25; atop(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

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Apogee Therapeutics, which is developing a promising atopic dermatitis drug, saw its stock close nearly 47% higher on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

“Zumilokibart could fill an important niche in the evolving atopic dermatitis landscape,” BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan David Seigerman told investors.

From MarketWatch Jun. 20, 2026

The team then created a chronic itch condition in mice that resembled atopic dermatitis.

From Science Daily May 10, 2026

Shares have climbed around 150% this year after rezpegaldesleukin also showed positive results for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

Sanofi says amlitelimab continues to have potential to be a meaningful and convenient option for patients with atopic dermatitis, or eczema.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

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