anaphylactic shock
noun
: an often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicillin) after previous sensitization that is characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives
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James, 4, has a nut allergy and went into anaphylactic shock at a restaurant.
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
One patient went into anaphylactic shock and died after their first dose, however.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Jan. 2025
When a very serious reaction occurs, the body can go into anaphylactic shock.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
First, the moldy and rotting month-old pumpkin sends Franklin into anaphylactic shock.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
One patient went into anaphylactic shock and died after their first dose, however.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Jan. 2025
When a very serious reaction occurs, the body can go into anaphylactic shock.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
First, the moldy and rotting month-old pumpkin sends Franklin into anaphylactic shock.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Anaphylactic shock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphylactic%20shock. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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