atopic allergy
- noun
- /ˈeɪtɒpɪk ˈælərdʒi/
- Specialized
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alergia atópica
- People with an atopic allergy may experience hives, sneezing, or itching almost immediately.
Examples
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Her doctor diagnosed her with an atopic allergy after she developed symptoms minutes after exposure to pollen.
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Children are particularly prone to atopic allergy, especially if there is a family history of allergies.
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She has an atopic allergy to pollen.
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Many children suffer from atopic allergies during spring.
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Her doctor diagnosed her with an atopic allergy after she developed symptoms minutes after exposure to pollen.
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Children are particularly prone to atopic allergy, especially if there is a family history of allergies.
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People with an atopic allergy may experience hives, sneezing, or itching almost immediately.
Synonyms
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2.6
A harmful reaction of the body to foods, pollen or animal fur that causes sneezing, rash and breathing problems
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3.0
The body has a strong unwanted response to things like pollen or peanuts and causes swelling, sneezing and difficulty breathing
A very fast body reaction to something you are sensitive to, causing hives, itching, or very bad swelling
A fast allergic reaction that starts within minutes and can cause swelling or hives
An extreme response by the immune system to something you are allergic to that can be life threatening
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'atopic' (prone to allergic reactions) modifies 'allergy' to mean an allergy occurring in or related to atopy/sensitized individuals. This is a compositional, predictable pattern (Adj + N) found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Atopic allergy comes from atopic, an old word that means 'out of place' and was used for reactions that seem to come from nowhere and appear quickly on the skin, nose, or eyes. So, atopic allergy means a fast allergic reaction in people who are more likely to have eczema or hay fever.