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at·o·py | \ ˈa-tə-pē 
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\Definition of atopy
: a genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction (such as allergic rhinitis or asthma) and produce elevated levels of IgE upon exposure to an environmental antigen and especially one inhaled or ingested
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atopy
nounat·o·py | \ ˈat-ə-pē \
\ plural atopies
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
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atopic \ (ˈ)ā-ˈtäp-ik, -ˈtō-pik \ adjective
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The first known use of atopy was in 1923
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