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anaphylactoid
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anaphylactoid /ana·phy·lac·toid/ (-fĭ-lak´toid) resembling anaphylaxis.
an·a·phy·lac·toid (n-f-lktoid)
adj.
Of or resembling anaphylaxis.

anaphylactoid (an´filak´toid),
adj resembling anaphylaxis; pertaining to a reaction, the symptoms of which resemble those of the anaphylactic response produced by the injection of serum and other nonspecific proteins.
anaphylactoid reaction,

anaphylactoid
resembling anaphylaxis, but not involving an immunological mechanism.

anaphylactoid purpura
see anaphylactoid purpura.


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The new report will carry information on cases that assert a range of injuries, including stomach ulcers, infections, cancer, blood clots, kidney and liver damage, anaphylactoid reactions, heart attacks and strokes.
VARIVAX is contraindicated in certain individuals, including those with: a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including gelatin; a history of anaphylactoid reaction to neomycin; blood dyscrasias, leukemia, lymphomas of any type, or other malignant neoplasms affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic systems; an immunodeficient condition or receiving immunosuppressive therapy; active, untreated tuberculosis; active febrile illness; or those who are pregnant.
Anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions are possible when Trasylol(R) is administered.
 
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