atopy

Definitions

1. 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.
   countable, uncountable
2. A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Whatever factor is invoked to explain⟳ the increase⟳ in asthma must also be capable of explaining other outbreaks of atopy.”

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