Meaning Of The Word Anaphylaxis

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Anaphylaxis Meaning

Anaphylaxis Definition
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What's The Definition Of Anaphylaxis?

anaphylaxis in American English
a condition of hypersensitivity to proteins or other substances, requiring previous exposure to the allergenic substance and resulting in shock or other physical reactions
noun: exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein resulting from previous exposure to it

anaphylaxis in British English
noun: extreme sensitivity to an injected antigen, esp a protein, following a previous injection

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