cutaneous anaphylaxis


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Related to cutaneous anaphylaxis: Passive transfer anaphylaxis, acquired anaphylaxis

cutaneous anaphylaxis

[kyü′tā·nē·əs an·ə·fə′lak·səs]
(immunology)
Hypersensitivity that is marked by an intense skin reaction following parenteral contact with a sensitizing agent.
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