Associations to the word «Atopy»
Noun
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Wiktionary
ATOPY, 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.
ATOPY, noun. A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
Dictionary definition
ATOPY, noun. An allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact.
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