Atopic
of or relating to .
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adjective
(immunol) of or relating to hereditary hypersensitivity to certain allergens
adj.
1923, from atopia (see atopy) + -ic.
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- 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.
- Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
atopic keratoconjunctivitis atopic keratoconjunctivitis n. Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva occurring as a consequence of atopic eczema.