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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία < ἄτοπος < α- + τόπος (“place”).
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atopy (plural atopies)
- (uncountable) 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.
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