adj
anaphylactic
a-nuh-fih-LAK-tihk
Anaphylactic (adj) means relating to a severe, sudden allergic reaction that can affect breathing and blood pressure. Example: “He went into anaphylactic shock after eating peanuts.”
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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.
Common pairings
anaphylactic shock
anaphylactic reaction
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What does “anaphylactic” mean?
The word “anaphylactic” means relating to a severe, sudden allergic reaction that can affect breathing and blood pressure. In plain terms, describes a dangerous, whole-body allergic reaction.
How do you pronounce “anaphylactic”?
“Anaphylactic” is pronounced a-nuh-fih-LAK-tihk (/ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “anaphylactic” in a sentence?
Here is “anaphylactic” used in a sentence: “He went into anaphylactic shock after eating peanuts.”
What part of speech is “anaphylactic”?
“Anaphylactic” is an adjective.
