Definition of atopy Atopy

We found 4 definitions of atopy from 3 different sources.

What does atopy mean?

Noun
atopy - an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
		immediate allergy, atopic allergy, type I allergic reaction

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atopy (Noun)
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.
atopy (Noun)
A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.