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ATOPY
Etymology
Noun
atopy (plural atopies)
(medicine) 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.
A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
Synonyms
• atopic allergy
Anagrams
• payot
Source: Wiktionary
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