A protein or substance that triggers allergic reactions in people with atopy or atopic conditions.
From atopy (Greek atopos 'out of place') + -en chemical suffix. A scientific term combining the medical condition name with a molecular descriptor.
Scientists often create new words by combining existing roots—atopen is essentially 'the thing that causes atopy,' following patterns like allergen and pathogen.
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