anaphylaxis

noun ana·phy·lax·is \-ˈlak-səs\

plural ana·phy·lax·es\-ˌsēz\

Definition of ANAPHYLAXIS

: hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent

New Latin, from ana- + prophylaxis

First Known Use: 1907

Medical Dictionary

noun ana·phy·lax·is \ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-səs\

plural ana·phy·lax·es \-ˌsēz\

: hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent

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