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Word: atopy (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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Noun:

  • A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
  • uncountable 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.

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