Atopen
atopen
atopen at·o·pen (āt’ə-pən, -pěn’)
n.
An agent that causes an atopic reaction.
Read Also:
- Atopic
of or relating to . . adjective (immunol) of or relating to hereditary hypersensitivity to certain allergens adj. 1923, from atopia (see atopy) + -ic.
- Atopic allergy
atopic allergy atopic allergy n. See atopy.
- Atopic cataract
atopic cataract atopic cataract n. A cataract associated with atopic dermatitis.
- Atopic conjunctivitis
atopic conjunctivitis atopic conjunctivitis n. See allergic conjunctivitis.
- Atopic dermatitis
atopic dermatitis atopic dermatitis n. Dermatitis characterized by intense itching, occurring in individuals predisposed to developing certain hypersensitivity reactions.