English

Noun

1. (not countable) 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.
2. A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.

Synonyms

• atopic allergy

Related terms

• allergy

Translations

• Czech: atopie
• German: Atopie
• Korean:

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