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anaphylaxis

/ˌæn.ə.fɪˈlæk.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌæn.ə.fɪˈlæk.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruТяжелая, потенциально опасная для жизни аллергическая реакция, которая быстро развивается после воздействия аллергена, такого как белок или лекарство, часто после предшествующей сенсибилизации.

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure to an allergen, such as a protein or drug, often following prior sensitization.

uncountable

  1. Severe allergic reactionC1formalmedical

    A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen, such as a food, insect sting, or medication.

    ruАнафилаксия

    • The patient went into anaphylaxis after eating peanuts.
    • Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.
    • Symptoms of anaphylaxis include difficulty breathing and swelling of the throat.

    Synonymsanaphylactic shock

Forms
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  • anaphylaxes' possessive plural form
  • anaphylaxis's possessive singular form