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anaphylactic /ana·phy·lac·tic/ (an″ah-fĭ-lak´tik) pertaining to anaphylaxis. anaphylactic. See anaphylaxis. anaphylactic (an´ adj pertaining to decreasing, rather than increasing, immunity. anaphylactic hypersensitivity, n (Arthus' reaction), a local tissue response that is the result of an Ag-AB reaction caused by repeated intradermal injections with one antigen, resulting in inflammation and necrosis. anaphylactic pertaining to anaphylaxis. anaphylactic reaction see anaphylaxis. anaphylactic shock a serious and generalized state of shock brought about by hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis) to an allergen, such as a drug, foreign protein or toxin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Quorn, a fungus-based "health food,"
causes anaphylactic reactions, hives, and vomiting. Will your staff be trained to deal
with anaphylactic reactions? Adrenaline, in the form of epinephrine, is the
best treatment for an anaphylactic reaction, according to FAAN. |
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