Anaphylaxis Definition

anaphylaxis
noun
  1. hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance

"Anaphylaxis" in song lyrics

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  • "food allergy and anaphylaxis"
    AOL — AOL

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