adj
anaphylactic
a-nuh-fih-LAK-tihk
adj
1
Relating to a severe, sudden allergic reaction that can affect breathing and blood pressure.
"He went into anaphylactic shock after eating peanuts."
"She carries an EpiPen in case of an anaphylactic reaction."
How to Use Anaphylactic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a dangerous, whole-body allergic reaction.
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anaphylactic shock
anaphylactic reaction
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He went into _____ shock after eating peanuts.