an·a·phy·lax·is
Hypersensitivity especially in animals to a substance, such as foreign
protein or a drug, that is caused by exposure to a foreign substance
after a preliminary exposure.
→ anaphylactic shock: A sudden, severe allergic reaction characterized by a sharp drop in blood pressure, urticaria, and breathing difficulties that is caused by exposure to a foreign substance, such as a drug or bee venom, after a preliminary or sensitizing exposure. The reaction may be fatal if emergency treatment, including epinephrine injections, is not given immediately.
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