Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

Allergic reaction. In severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anaphylactic shock

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anaphylaxis

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Immediate hypersensitivity response to antigenic challenge, mediated by IgE and mast cells. It is a life-threatening allergic reaction, caused by the release of pharmacologically ...

anaphylaxis

Biology; Cell biology

A severe allergic reaction in which histamine is released into the circulatory system; occurs upon subsequent exposure to a particular antigen; also called anaphylactic shock.

anaphylaxis

Health care; Pharmacy

Acute, life-threatening allergic reaction involving multiple organ systems.

anaphylaxis

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An immediate and severe allergic reaction to a substance (e.g. food or drugs). Symptoms of anaphylaxis include breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness and a drop in blood ...

anaphylaxis

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Allergic reaction. In severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anaphylactic shock

anaphylaxis

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abdominal

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Relating to the abdomen, the belly , that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. The abdomen is separated anatomically from the ...

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