Definition of anaphylaxis in English:
anaphylaxis
nounˌanəfɪˈlaksɪsˌænəfəˈlæksəs
mass nounMedicine An acute allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g. a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive.
Example sentencesExamples
- Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, occur rarely, but timely intervention is crucial.
- We reviewed these evaluations in 60 patients referred after a diagnosis of anaphylaxis in primary care and seen in the allergy clinics at three hospitals in south west London.
- Table 7 provides a summary of symptoms of latex exposure and possible anaphylaxis for both conscious and anesthetized patients.
- In addition, patients with previous reactions, including anaphylaxis, to the influenza vaccine should not be vaccinated.
- Less common are the type I hypersensitivity reactions which involve anaphylaxis.
Origin
Early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek ana- 'again' + phulaxis 'guarding'.
Definition of anaphylaxis in US English:
anaphylaxis
nounˌænəfəˈlæksəsˌanəfəˈlaksəs
Medicine An acute allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g. a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive.
Example sentencesExamples
- We reviewed these evaluations in 60 patients referred after a diagnosis of anaphylaxis in primary care and seen in the allergy clinics at three hospitals in south west London.
- Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, occur rarely, but timely intervention is crucial.
- Table 7 provides a summary of symptoms of latex exposure and possible anaphylaxis for both conscious and anesthetized patients.
- Less common are the type I hypersensitivity reactions which involve anaphylaxis.
- In addition, patients with previous reactions, including anaphylaxis, to the influenza vaccine should not be vaccinated.
Origin
Early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek ana- ‘again’ + phulaxis ‘guarding’.