anaphylaxis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of anaphylaxis
First recorded in 1905–10; ana- + (pro)phylaxis
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He said his wife discovered her allergy only this spring when she “turned red as an Oompa Loompa” and went into anaphylaxis two hours after eating a hamburger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Baxter was not given anti-venom over concerns about his breathing and possible side effects, which can include anaphylaxis.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
The results also pointed to an extreme immune response consistent with fatal anaphylaxis.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 17, 2025
The immune system tries to fight them off, triggering symptoms ranging from hives and diarrhea to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
May not the phenomena of anaphylaxis be studied on associational lines?
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by George W. (Washington) Crile
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