atopy

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atopy

A child with atopy develops a rash after touching a pet.

Definition

Noun: A hereditary predisposition to develop immediate allergic reactions (such as hay fever, asthma, or hives) upon exposure to specific allergens, even after very minimal contact. It is a state of heightened sensitivity.

Usage

"Atopy" is a medical term used to describe a specific type of allergic hypersensitivity. It refers to the genetic tendency of an individual's immune system to produce an exaggerated response (an IgE antibody-mediated reaction) to common environmental allergens.

Examples
  • A family history of atopy, including eczema and allergic rhinitis, increases a child's risk of developing similar conditions.
  • The doctor explained that her chronic hives were likely due to her atopy.
  • The study focused on the genetic markers associated with atopy.
Advanced Usage
  • Atopic (adjective): Describing a condition or characteristic related to atopy.
    • She has several atopic conditions, including asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema).
  • Atopic triad: A term sometimes used to refer to the common co-occurrence of three conditions: eczema (atopic dermatitis), allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and asthma.
Variants and Related Words
  • Atopic (adj): Pertaining to or caused by atopy.
  • Atopic dermatitis: A common type of eczema linked to genetic allergic sensitivity.
  • Atopic march: The observed progression of allergic diseases from infancy, often starting with eczema and potentially leading to food allergies, asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
Synonyms
  • Allergic diathesis
  • Immediate hypersensitivity
  • Type I hypersensitivity (a more technical immunological term)
Antonyms
  • Non-atopy
  • Tolerance (in an immunological context)
atopy

A child with atopy develops a rash after touching a pet.

Noun
  1. an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact

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