Anaphylactic
adjective
Related to a severe and rapid allergic reaction.
She went into anaphylactic shock after eating peanuts.
Often appears as...
- anaphylactic shock
- anaphylactic reaction
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Academic
adjective
Related to a severe and rapid allergic reaction.
She went into anaphylactic shock after eating peanuts.
Often appears as...
- anaphylactic shock
- anaphylactic reaction
Usage tips
Technical
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Danger
Emphasizes a life-threatening response, requiring urgent medical attention.
His anaphylactic condition meant we had to call an ambulance immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Primarily used in medical or health-related discussions, not casual conversations.
The paramedics administered epinephrine to treat the anaphylactic patient.
Pro Tip 3/3Severe Allergy
Indicates an extreme allergic reaction, more serious than typical allergies.
Because of her anaphylactic risk to bee stings, she always carries an epipen.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Danger
Emphasizes a life-threatening response, requiring urgent medical attention.
His anaphylactic condition meant we had to call an ambulance immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Primarily used in medical or health-related discussions, not casual conversations.
The paramedics administered epinephrine to treat the anaphylactic patient.
Pro Tip 3/3Severe Allergy
Indicates an extreme allergic reaction, more serious than typical allergies.
Because of her anaphylactic risk to bee stings, she always carries an epipen.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Danger
Emphasizes a life-threatening response, requiring urgent medical attention.
His anaphylactic condition meant we had to call an ambulance immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Primarily used in medical or health-related discussions, not casual conversations.
The paramedics administered epinephrine to treat the anaphylactic patient.
Pro Tip 3/3Severe Allergy
Indicates an extreme allergic reaction, more serious than typical allergies.
Because of her anaphylactic risk to bee stings, she always carries an epipen.
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Quote examples
Adrian Peterson
American Athlete
I thought I was Superman until I experienced that life-changing anaphylactic shock. I was eating lunch and gobbled down a couple of bowls of gumbo. Then, 15 minutes later, I'm in my dorm room resting up. My eyes started itching and my throat was swelling up. I could barely breathe.
Quote examples
Marcus Brigstocke
English Comedian
Catholicism has the clerical equivalent to a nut allergy - even a small exposure to change, and the whole thing will go into anaphylactic shock.
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Joyce Giraud
Puerto Rican Actress
I'm petrified of bees because I have an anaphylactic reaction to bees.
Quote examples
Adrian Peterson
American Athlete
I thought I was Superman until I experienced that life-changing anaphylactic shock. I was eating lunch and gobbled down a couple of bowls of gumbo. Then, 15 minutes later, I'm in my dorm room resting up. My eyes started itching and my throat was swelling up. I could barely breathe.
Quote examples
Marcus Brigstocke
English Comedian
Catholicism has the clerical equivalent to a nut allergy - even a small exposure to change, and the whole thing will go into anaphylactic shock.
Quote examples
Joyce Giraud
Puerto Rican Actress
I'm petrified of bees because I have an anaphylactic reaction to bees.
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