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Anaphylaxie

anaphylaxis

noun a-na-fy-lak-SEE Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek ana- (against) + phylaxis (protection)

Also means

severe allergic reaction

Usage Note

Anaphylaxie is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction occurring within seconds to minutes of exposure to an allergen. Common triggers are insect stings, certain foods, and medications. Treatment requires immediate injection of Adrenalin (epinephrine). People at risk carry an Adrenalin-Autoinjektor (EpiPen).

Examples

"Nach dem Bienenstich erlitt er eine schwere Anaphylaxie und musste notfallmäßig behandelt werden."

Natural Translation

After the bee sting he suffered severe anaphylaxis and had to be treated as an emergency.

Literal Translation

After the bee sting suffered he a severe anaphylaxis and had to emergency treated be.

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