anaphylactic
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an·a·phy·lax·is
(ăn′ə-fə-lăk′sĭs)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.
[ana- + (pro)phylaxis.]
an′a·phy·lac′tic (-lăk′tĭk), an′a·phy·lac′toid (-toid) adj.
an′a·phy·lac′ti·cal·ly adv.
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an•a•phy•lac•tic
(ˌæn ə fəˈlæk tɪk)adj.
pertaining to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis: anaphylactic shock.
an`a•phy•lac′ti•cal•ly, adv.
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| Adj. | 1. | anaphylactic - related to the hypersensitivity known as anaphylaxis; "anaphylactic shock" |
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anaphylactic
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an·a·phy·lac·tic
a. anafiláctico-a, rel. a la anafilaxis.
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anaphylactic
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