antianaphylaxis /an·ti·ana·phy·lax·is/ (-an″ah-fĭ-lak´sis) a condition in which the anaphylaxis reaction does not occur because of free antigens in the blood; the state of desensitization to antigens.
antianaphylaxis
an·ti·an·a·phy·lax·is ( n t -n -f-lk s s, nt -)n. See desensitization. |
antianaphylaxis
[-an′əfilak′sis]
Etymology: Gk, anti, against, ana, back, phylaxis, protection
a procedure to prevent anaphylactic reactions by injecting a patient with small desensitizing doses of the antigen. Also called allergy immunotherapy.
antianaphylaxis
a condition in which the anaphylaxis reaction does not occur because of free antigens or an excess of circulating antibodies, particularly IgG to the sensitizing antigen in the blood; the state of desensitization to antigens.
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