atopy
[ at-uh-pee ]
/ ˈæt ə pi /
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noun
an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis.
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British Dictionary definitions for atopy
atopy
/ (ˈætəʊpɪ) /
noun
immunol a hereditary tendency to be hypersensitive to certain allergens
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Medical definitions for atopy
atopy
[ ăt′ə-pē ]
n.
A hereditary disorder marked by the tendency to develop immediate allergic reactions to substances such as pollen, food, dander, and insect venoms and manifested by hay fever, asthma, or similar allergic conditions.atopic allergy
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a•top′ic (ā-tŏp′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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