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Definition of: anaphylaxis
(an′ə·fə·lak′sis) noun
Hypersensitivity to a foreign protein following injection of a small sensitizing dose. Also called allergy. [ < NL < ANA- + (PRO)PHYLAXIS]
—an′a·phy·lac′tic (-lak′tik) adjective
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