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anaphylactic shock

/ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk ˈʃɑːk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.50 in modern English

Syllables
ana-phy-lac-tic shock
IPA
/ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk ˈʃɑːk/
38
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, constricting the trachea and causing generalized vasodilation.

Countable; Uncountable

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk ˈʃɑːk/
  • British English: /ˌænəfɪˈlæktɪk ˈʃɒk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

anaphylactic shocks (plural)

Synonyms

anaphylaxis

Questions

How do you pronounce anaphylactic shock?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk ˈʃɑːk/.
What does anaphylactic shock mean?
A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, constricting the trachea and causing generalized vasodilation.

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