a·top·ic ( -t p  k)adj. Of, relating to, or caused by a hereditary predisposition toward developing certain hypersensitivity reactions, such as hay fever, asthma, or chronic urticaria, upon exposure to specific antigens: atopic dermatitis. [From Greek atopi , unusualness, from atopos, out of the way : a-, not; see a-1 + topos, place.]at o·py ( t -p ) n. |
atopy [ˈætəʊpɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Immunol a hereditary tendency to be hypersensitive to certain allergens
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| Noun | 1. |  atopy - an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contactallergic reaction, allergy - hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity |
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