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Anaphylactic

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Adjective

1. anaphylactic

related to the hypersensitivity known as anaphylaxis

Example Sentences:
'anaphylactic shock'

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Anaphylactic

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noun
extreme sensitivity to an injected antigen, esp a protein, following a previous injection

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Anaphylactic

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noun
a condition of hypersensitivity to proteins or other substances, requiring previous exposure to the allergenic substance and resulting in shock or other physical reactions

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Anaphylactic

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n.
A sudden, usually systemic allergic reaction, characterized by vasodilation resulting in decreased blood pressure, smooth muscle contraction resulting in shortness of breath, and hives, caused by hypersensitivity induced by a secondary exposure to a foreign substance, such as a drug or protein, after an initial sensitizing exposure.

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