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atopy

/ˈætəpi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.57 in modern English

Syllables
atopy
IPA
/ˈætəpi/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopía, “extraordinary nature”), from ἄτοπος (átopos), from ἀ- (a-) + τόπος (tópos, “place”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈætəpi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

atopies (plural)

Derived Forms

atopical

Frequently Paired Words

atopic allergy

Synonyms

atopic allergy atopic syndrome immediate allergy type i allergic reaction

Questions

How do you pronounce atopy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈætəpi/.
What does atopy mean?
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.
Where does atopy come from?
From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopía, “extraordinary nature”), from ἄτοπος (átopos), from ἀ- (a-) + τόπος (tópos, “place”).

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