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aphylaxis

aphylaxis

 [af″ĭ-lak´ sis]
absence of phylaxis or immunity. adj., adj aphylac´tic.
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a·phy·lax·is

(ā'fī-lak'sis),
Obsolete term meaning lack of protection against disease.
Synonym(s): nonimmunity
[G. a- priv. + phylaxis, a guarding]
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aphylaxis

An older, nonspecific term for immune paralysis or immune deficiency.
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