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anaphylaxis
[ an-uh-fuh-lak-sis ]
noun
- exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein resulting from previous exposure to it.
anaphylaxis
/ ˌæəɪˈæɪ /
noun
- extreme sensitivity to an injected antigen, esp a protein, following a previous injection
anaphylaxis
/ ă′ə-ə-ă′ĭ /
Derived Forms
- ˌԲˈپ, adverb
- ˌԲˈپ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ····پ [an-, uh, -f, uh, -, lak, -tik], adjective
- a··t·· adverb
- t·a··t adjective noun
- d·a··t adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of anaphylaxis1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of anaphylaxis1
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Example Sentences
Suddenly, their existence is inundated with premium Korean sirloin and delicious fresh peaches, which the Kims use to send the Park’s housekeeper into anaphylaxis knowing about her severe allergy.
In some instances, she added, the couple have tested food with her in a hospital car park "because we know we can get her quickly to the hospital if she experiences anaphylaxis".
People at risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, should always carry two adrenaline pens.
“What we're seeing is a continued trickle of deaths - or serious near misses - from anaphylaxis that might be mitigated by this kind of change in legislation and policy,” he says.
A medical examiner’s investigation found that Tangsuan died as a result of “anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nut in her system,” the lawsuit said.
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