anaphylaxis
ana·phy·lax·is
noun \-ˈlak-səs\ plural ana·phy·lax·es\-ˌsēz\
Definition of ANAPHYLAXIS
1
: hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent
Origin of ANAPHYLAXIS
New Latin, from ana- + prophylaxis
First Known Use: 1907
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