atopic allergy

noun

Meaning

A genetic predisposition to develop hypersensitive immune responses to common environmental substances.

Examples

Her atopic allergy manifests primarily as severe seasonal hay fever during the spring.
Doctors often screen children with persistent eczema for an underlying atopic allergy.

Synonyms: hypersensitivity, allergic tendency, atopy, allergic diathesis

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atopic allergy

noun

Pronunciation: əˈtɒpɪk ˈælədʒi

Definition

A genetic predisposition to develop hypersensitive immune responses to common environmental substances.

Examples

Her atopic allergy manifests primarily as severe seasonal hay fever during the spring.
Doctors often screen children with persistent eczema for an underlying atopic allergy.
Managing an atopic allergy requires avoiding specific triggers while maintaining skin and respiratory health.

Synonyms of atopic allergy

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