atopy
/ˈætəpi/
noun
- A medical condition in which a person has an unusually strong allergic reaction to common substances like pollen, dust, or certain foods, often involving the skin or breathing passages.
- Doctors often test for atopy when a patient has frequent sneezing and itchy eyes.
- Many children with atopy develop eczema or asthma.
- Her family history of atopy made her more likely to have allergies.