atopy

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

1. (countable, 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.
2. (countable, uncountable) A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.

Συνώνυμα

atopic allergy

immediate allergy

type I allergic reaction

idiosyncrasy

idiocrasy

Μεταφράσεις

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atopía

atòpia

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تأتب

Atopia

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/ˈætəpi/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopía), from ἄτοπος (átopos), from ἀ- (a-) + τόπος (tópos, “place”). By surface analysis, a- + -topy (“out of place”).