atopic

[ ey-top-ik, uh-top- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to atopy.
2. ectopic.

atopic

/ əˈtɒpɪk /

adjective

1. immunol of or relating to hereditary hypersensitivity to certain allergens

Word History and Origins

Origin of atopic¹

First recorded in 1920–25; atop(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

It could also pave the way for a better understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying certain skin diseases, such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.

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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic disease that causes dry, itchy skin.

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They could tell how much sodium each person was eating from urine samples; and they could see whether people had a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, as well as the severity, from prescription codes.

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This strategy could also be adapted to treat other autoimmune skin diseases such as vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, the researchers say.

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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, affects up to one in four children in Ireland.

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