anaphylaxis
noun/ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/
Frequency rank: #18,772 most common English word
Meaning
a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly after exposure to an allergen.
Example sentence
After being stung by a bee, she went into anaphylaxis and had to be rushed to the hospital.
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