Main Entry: ana·phy·lax·is

Pronunciation: \ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-səs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural ana·phy·lax·es \-ˌsēz\

1 : hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent
2 : anaphylactic shock