atopy

Definitions of atopy
  1. noun
    an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
    synonyms: atopic allergy, immediate allergy, type I allergic reaction
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    type of:
    allergic reaction, allergy
    hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
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