antianaphylaxis

noun

an·​ti·​an·​a·​phy·​lax·​is -ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-səs How to pronounce antianaphylaxis (audio)
plural antianaphylaxes -ˌsēz How to pronounce antianaphylaxis (audio)
1
: a condition in which an anaphylactic reaction is not obtained because of the presence of free antibodies in the blood
2
: the state of desensitization to an antigen

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“Antianaphylaxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antianaphylaxis. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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