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Atopy

🔄 Synonyms of "Atopy"

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Word	Definition
atopic allergynoun	an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
immediate allergynoun	an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
type i allergic reactionnoun	an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Atopy"

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Word	Definition
atopic allergynoun	an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
immediate allergynoun	an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
type i allergic reactionnoun	an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact
allergynoun	(medicine, immunology, loosely) A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma; any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
atopic dermatitisnoun	(pathology) An atopic, hereditary, and non-contagious skin disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin.
asthmanoun	(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
hay-asthmanoun	A severe form of hay fever in which asthma is one of the distressing symptoms of the later stage.
total allergy syndromenoun	A supposed illness with various symptoms caused by sensitivity to various substances in the modern environment.
water allergynoun	(informal, pathology) aquagenic urticaria; A condition that causes hives when exposed to quantities of water.
hay fevernoun	(pathology, immunology) An allergy to the pollen of grass or other plants that causes symptoms similar to those of a cold; pollinosis.
iatropathologynoun	An adverse reaction to a prescribed drug or to a medical procedure
food allergynoun	an allergy to or adverse reaction caused by the consumption of a particular foodstuff
urticarianoun	(pathology) Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.
oral allergy syndromenoun	A food allergy consisting of a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth and throat in response to eating certain fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
asthmogenesisnoun	(medicine) The origination of asthma.
anaphylaxisnoun	A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, causing a constriction of the trachea, preventing breathing; anaphylactic shock.
polyallergynoun	An allergy to many different materials
allergic rhinitisnoun	(pathology, immunology) A group of symptoms similar to those of a cold such as runny nose and sore throat, caused by an allergic reaction to an allergen such as dust, plant pollens or animal dander.
pollinosisnoun	An allergy to grass and other pollen which causes cold symptoms in sufferers; hay fever.
pollenosisnoun	Alternative form of pollinosis. [An allergy to grass and other pollen which causes cold symptoms in sufferers; hay fever.]