anaphylaxis

noun

hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance

Roots

anaana- · Greek · back, against phylaxisphylaxis- · Greek · protection, guarding

Synonyms for anaphylaxis

allergyn hypersensitivityn

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