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atopy

/ˈæt.ə.pi/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈæt.ə.pi/

uncountable

A medical term referring to a genetic predisposition to develop allergic reactions, such as asthma or eczema, that become apparent shortly after contact with an allergen.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин, обозначающий генетическую предрасположенность к развитию аллергических реакций, таких как астма или экзема, которые проявляются вскоре после контакта с аллергеном.
  1. Immediate allergic reaction C1 formal medical

    A type of allergic reaction that occurs in a sensitized person within minutes of contact with an allergen.

    • Atopy often manifests as hay fever, asthma, or eczema.
    • The patient's atopy was triggered by exposure to pollen.
    • Doctors diagnose atopy through skin prick tests.

    🇷🇺Немедленная аллергическая реакция

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  • atopy's possessive singular form