yvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

anaphylaxis

[ an-uh-fuh-lak-sis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein resulting from previous exposure to it.


anaphylaxis

/ ˌæəɪˈæɪ /

noun

  1. extreme sensitivity to an injected antigen, esp a protein, following a previous injection
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

anaphylaxis

/ ă′ə-ə-ăĭ /

Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˌԲˈپ, adverb
  • ˌԲˈپ, adjective
Discover More

Other yvlog Forms

  • ····پ [an-, uh, -f, uh, -, lak, -tik], adjective
  • a··t·· adverb
  • t·a··t adjective noun
  • d·a··t adjective
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of anaphylaxis1

First recorded in 1905–10; ana- + (pro)phylaxis
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of anaphylaxis1

C20: from ana- + ( pro ) phylaxis
Discover More

Compare Meanings

How does anaphylaxis compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

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.

From

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".

From

People at risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, should always carry two adrenaline pens.

From

“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.

From

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.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement