Meaning of ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK

Pronunciation:			`anufu'laktik shâk
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a severe and rapid and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reaction to a substance (especially a vaccine or penicillin or shellfish or insect venom) to which the organism has become sensitized by previous exposure
	See Also:		anaphylaxis
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A potentially fatal form of shock brought on by an extreme allergic reaction or immune response; symptoms include a sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, reduced body temperature, and nausea.