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