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anaphylactic shock
an·a·phy·lac·tic shock
noun
Definition:
allergic reaction:
a sudden severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction in somebody sensitive to a substance, marked by a drop in blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, itching, and swelling
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