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anaphylaxis

Syllabification: (an·a·phy·lax·is)
Pronunciation: /ˌanəfəˈlaksis/
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Definition of anaphylaxis

noun

Medicine
  • an acute allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g., a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive.

Origin:

early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek ana- 'again' + phulaxis 'guarding'

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