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:
He suffers from atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema.
Children with an atopic predisposition are more likely to develop asthma.
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