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atopy

at·o·py
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-uh-pee]
    • /ˈæt ə pi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-uh-pee]
    • /ˈæt ə pi/

Definitions of atopy word

  • noun atopy a hereditary tendency to be hypersensitive to certain allergens 3
  • noun atopy an allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type, that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses, as atopic dermatitis. 1
  • noun atopy (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. 1
  • noun atopy A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy. 0

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Origin of atopy

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Greek atopía extraordinariness, equivalent to átop(os) out of place, unusual (see a-6, topo-) + -ia -y3

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Parts of speech for Atopy

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atopy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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