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ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION

\ˌanɐfɪlˈaktɪk ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˌanɐfɪlˈaktɪk ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˌa_n_ɐ_f_ɪ_l_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_k ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION

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An acute hypersensitivity reaction due to exposure to a previously encountered antigen. The reaction may include rapidly progressing urticaria, respiratory distress, vascular collapse, systemic shock, and death.

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