Meaning of the word atopic in English
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atopic
US /eɪˈtɑː.pɪk/
UK /eɪˈtɒp.ɪk/
Adjective
relating to or denoting a form of allergy in which a subject becomes sensitized to an environmental allergen (such as pollen or dust mites)
Example:
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He suffers from atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema.
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Children with an atopic predisposition are more likely to develop asthma.
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