anaphylactin

noun

an·​a·​phy·​lac·​tin

ˌanəfə̇ˈlaktə̇n

plural -s

: an antibody held to produce anaphylaxis

called also sensibilisin

Word History

Etymology

anaphylactic + -in

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for anaphylactin

• actin
• prolactin