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Definition of anaphylactic
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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Cozzi, whose house on the Susquehanna is a 10-minute walk from the hospital, said doctors there brought him back to life twice after heart attacks, and treated him for anaphylactic shock caused by an adverse reaction to a medication.
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Symptom include hives, shortness of breath and can lead to an anaphylactic reaction.
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Symptom include hives, shortness of breath and can lead to an anaphylactic reaction.
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She would later be diagnosed with alpha gal, an allergy brought on by red meat that includes symptoms such as hives, itching, gastrointestinal discomfort and even anaphylactic shock.
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Known for their fearlessness and painful, venom-laden butt pinches, these wee warriors can easily take down a chicken, kitten and occasionally even a human (usually by anaphylactic shock).
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Symptom include hives, shortness of breath and can lead to an anaphylactic reaction.
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Most importantly, watch for signs of anaphylactic shock, like difficulty swallowing or breathing and dizziness or fainting.
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The second is a more immediate and serious reaction of itching, redness, swelling, sneezing, possibly wheezing — and, in rare cases, anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.
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First Known Use of anaphylactic
1905
Medical Dictionary
anaphylactic
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adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
\ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-tik\
Medical Definition of anaphylactic
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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