Definition of atopy
: a probably hereditary allergy characterized by symptoms (such as asthma, hay fever, or hives) produced upon exposure especially by inhalation to the exciting environmental antigen
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Origin and Etymology of atopy
Greek atopia uncommonness, from atopos out of the way, uncommon, from a- + topos place
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atopies
: 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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