First Known Use: 1923
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atopy
noun at·o·py \ˈa-tə-pē\
Definition of ATOPY
: a probably hereditary allergy characterized by symptoms (as asthma, hay fever, or hives) produced upon exposure especially by inhalation to the exciting environmental antigen
— atop·ic \(ˌ)ā-ˈtä-pik, -ˈtō-\ adjective
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Origin of ATOPY
Greek atopia uncommonness, from atopos out of the way, uncommon, from a- + topos place
Medical Dictionary
atopy
noun at·o·py \ˈat-ə-pē\
plural at·o·pies
Medical Definition of ATOPY
: a genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction (as allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic dermatitis) and produce elevated levels of IgE upon exposure to an environmental antigen and especially one inhaled or ingested
—atop·ic \(ˈ)ā-ˈtäp-ik, -ˈtō-pik\ adjective
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