anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌa-nə-fə-ˈlak-tik 
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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The ant has caused concern in Georgia, where one entomologist got three calls about serious anaphylactic reactions in 2024.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In His Burger Baked Bean Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
The risk is particularly acute for people with wheat allergies or celiac disease, for whom undisclosed wheat can lead to symptoms ranging from mild digestive distress to severe anaphylactic reactions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Avoid the test if your child has had an anaphylactic response in the last four to six weeks.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Possible allergic reactions: Papain may cause anaphylactic reactions, rash, and low blood pressure.6
Precautions: Reports suggest that those with a latex allergy may also be allergic to papaya and papain.6
Interactions: Papain may interact with warfarin, a blood thinner.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In His Burger Baked Bean Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
The risk is particularly acute for people with wheat allergies or celiac disease, for whom undisclosed wheat can lead to symptoms ranging from mild digestive distress to severe anaphylactic reactions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Avoid the test if your child has had an anaphylactic response in the last four to six weeks.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Possible allergic reactions: Papain may cause anaphylactic reactions, rash, and low blood pressure.6
Precautions: Reports suggest that those with a latex allergy may also be allergic to papaya and papain.6
Interactions: Papain may interact with warfarin, a blood thinner.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Anaphylactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphylactic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-tik
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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