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Arthus Reaction
Medical Definition: | A dermal inflammatory reaction produced under conditions of antibody excess, when a second injection of antigen produces intravascular antigen-antibody complexes which bind complement, causing cell clumping, endothelial damage, and vascular necrosis. |
Guide Notes: | note category; an inflamm skin reaction to antibody excess |
Arthus Reaction Medical Definitions and Terms
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