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ATOPY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
Synonyms:
atopic allergy; atopy; immediate allergy; type I allergic reaction
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("atopy" is a kind of...):
allergic reaction; allergy (hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity)
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