anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌa-nə-fə-ˈlak-tik 
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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In severe cases, people with food allergies may go into anaphylaxis—and peanuts are the most common cause of anaphylactic allergic reactions.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
How to treat anaphylactic reactions Anaphylactic reactions most commonly occur in response to foods, insect stings, medications and latex, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
An amniotic fluid embolism, or anaphylactic syndrome of pregnancy, is a rare, life-threatening complication that can occur after during delivery or shortly after.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Anaphylactic Reaction An anaphylactic response to acetaminophen is rare but possible.9 Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a substance.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
How to treat anaphylactic reactions Anaphylactic reactions most commonly occur in response to foods, insect stings, medications and latex, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
An amniotic fluid embolism, or anaphylactic syndrome of pregnancy, is a rare, life-threatening complication that can occur after during delivery or shortly after.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Anaphylactic Reaction An anaphylactic response to acetaminophen is rare but possible.9 Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a substance.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Anaphylactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphylactic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-tik
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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