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anaphylactic /ana·phy·lac·tic/ (an?ah-fi-lak´tik) pertaining to anaphylaxis. anaphylactic (an´  filak´tik),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. |
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Quorn, a fungus-based "health food,"
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with anaphylactic reactions? Adrenaline, in the form of epinephrine, is the
best treatment for an anaphylactic reaction, according to FAAN. |
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