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Anaphylaxis

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Updated December 11, 2006

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Definition: Severe, life-threatening allergic response that affects multiple organ-systems of the body. Symptoms may include lowered blood pressure, swelling, hives and asthma-like symptoms.
Pronunciation: an'a-fi-lak-sis

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