Atopy (Philosophy)
WordNet
noun
(1) An allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
WiktionaryText
Noun
- 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.