ARTHUS PHENOMENON
\ˈɑːθəs fɪnˈɒmɪnən], \ˈɑːθəs fɪnˈɒmɪnən], \ˈɑː_θ_ə_s f_ɪ_n_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_n_ə_n]\
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A dermal inflammatory reaction produced under conditions of antibody excess, when a second injection of antigen produces intravascular antigen-antibody complexes which bind complement, causing cell clumping, endothelial damage, and vascular necrosis.
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