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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