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Anaphylaxis

Medical Definition: An acute hypersensitivity reaction due to exposure to a previously encountered antigen. The reaction may include rapidly progressing urticaria, respiratory distress, vascular collapse, systemic shock, and death.
Guide Notes: /chem ind permitted but not for anaphylactic reactions to toxins & similar biol prod ( = /etiol)

Anaphylaxis Medical Definitions and Terms

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