ALL meanings of anaphylactic shock
an·a·phy·lax·is shock
A a - noun anaphylactic shock a severe, sometimes fatal, reaction to a substance to which a person has an extreme sensitivity, often involving respiratory difficulty and circulation failure 3
- noun anaphylactic shock Anaphylactic shock is a catastrophic allergic reaction to a substance. 3
- noun anaphylactic shock Pathology. a severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction to a foreign substance, especially a protein, as serum or bee venom, to which an individual has become sensitized, often involving rapid swelling, acute respiratory distress, and collapse of circulation. 1
- noun anaphylactic shock A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, constricting the trachea and generalized vasodilation. 0