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1. anaphylaxis
noun. ['ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs'] hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance.
Synonyms
Rhymes with Anaphylaxis
- phototaxis
- praxis
How do you pronounce anaphylaxis?
Pronounce anaphylaxis as ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs.
US - How to pronounce anaphylaxis in American English
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Sentences with anaphylaxis
1. Noun, singular or mass
Facial swelling from creatine supplements may result from anaphylaxis or because of bloating.
2. Adjective
Consuming even tiny amounts of peanuts can produce harmful effects that include life-threatening anaphylaxis*.
3. *Noun, plural
While both bloating and anaphylaxis** may cause facial puffiness, only anaphylaxis is life-threatening.
