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anaphylaxis

anaphylaxis

8 8.2
A very strong allergic reaction that can stop breathing and cause shock
  • noun
  • /ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anafilaxis
  • Parents of children diagnosed with anaphylaxis were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide.
  • children with anaphylaxis
  • allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis
  • anaphylaxis following penicillin

And you know, what I've seen is with it from relin rare, but some people do get anaphylaxis and it's happened.

Examples

  • The allergic response can vary in severity, ranging from a mild urticaria to full-blown anaphylaxis.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Few studies on the psychosocial aspects of anaphylaxis have been published.

    Academic text (2005)
  • We asked to interview the parent most involved in managing the anaphylaxis.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The course of anaphylaxis cannot be monitored and treated in prescribed ways.

    Academic text (2005)
  • As travel advisors, our main concern is with vaccine reactions, especially anaphylaxis, following immunization.

    Academic text (2012)
  • When they occur, allergic responses are typically limited to urticaria and rash; anaphylaxis is very rare.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In all cases, coincidentally, there was a diagnosis of anaphylaxis to peanuts.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Based on parents' perceptions, children's emotional reactions to living with anaphylaxis appeared to vary greatly, even within age groups.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Note that acute anaphylaxis following penicillin injection is rare (0.002% of exposed patients).

    Academic text (2014)
  • The paramedics rushed to the scene when they received a call about a person experiencing anaphylaxis after eating a peanut butter sandwich.

Synonyms

anaphylactic shock
vsanaphylaxis
  • Specialized
10 6.7

A severe, fast allergic reaction causing breathing problems and low blood pressure needing quick treatment

is a severe allergic reaction usually triggered by earlier exposure rather than sudden collapse

How Severe

anaphylaxis
  • Specialized
8 8.2

Surface Forms

anaphylaxis singular
anaphylaxes plural

Etymology

The word anaphylaxis comes from Greek parts ana- 'against' and phylaxis 'protection'. So it helps you remember that anaphylaxis is when the body's protection turns against you and causes a sudden, dangerous allergic reaction.