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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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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

Most of the medications included so far treat everyday conditions like atopic dermatitis, migraine, obesity and fertility.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

A Phase 2b trial in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis is ongoing, with data expected in mid-2027, the biopharma company said.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Vaccines currently in development for Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA, might have the side effect of fighting atopic dermatitis, cellulitis and impetigo — maybe even acne.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

It could also pave the way for a better understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying certain skin diseases, such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

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