anaphylactic

adjective

ana·​phy·​lac·​tic ˌa-nə-fə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce anaphylactic (audio)
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
anaphylactically adverb
anaphylactoid adjective

Examples of anaphylactic in a Sentence

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Most people need to stay in the emergency room for at least four hours after an anaphylactic reaction to ensure that the reaction is over and the person is stable. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024 The caveat to the promising data is that it was conducted in healthy adults, not those experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024 Respiratory Symptoms Respiratory symptoms are among the most dangerous during an anaphylactic reaction. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 Bug bites anywhere on the body can cause an anaphylactic reaction (sudden, severe allergic reaction) in certain people. Andrew Greenberg, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anaphylactic 

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anaphylactic was in 1905

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“Anaphylactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphylactic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

anaphylactic

adjective
ana·​phy·​lac·​tic ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce anaphylactic (audio)
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
anaphylactically adverb
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