atopic allergy

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atopic allergy [ā′täp·ik ′al·ər·jē]

(medicine)

A type of immediate hypersensitivity in humans resulting from spontaneous sensitization, usually by inhaled or ingested antigens; for example, asthma, hay fever, or hives.

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