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an·a·phy·lax·is
 anaphylaxis
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- pronunciation:
- aen
fih
laek
sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
extreme allergic reaction to a substance, typically a foreign protein or drug, following a previous exposure to the same substance.
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| derivations: |
anaphylactic (adj.), anaphylactically (adv.) |
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