atopic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀτοπία (atopia), from ἄτοπος (atopos), from α- (a-) + τόπος (topos, “place”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒpɪk

Adjective

atopic

1. Of a hereditary predisposition towards developing hay fever and other allergic reactions.

Related terms

• atopy

Translations

of a hereditary predisposition

• Czech: atopický (cs) m
• Finnish: atooppinen (fi)
• French: atopique (fr)

• Italian: atopico (it)
• Spanish: atópico (es)