anaphylactoid
/ˌænəfɪˈlæktɔɪd/
adjective
- Resembling anaphylaxis but not caused by an allergic immune response; having similar symptoms from other triggers.
- Some medications can cause anaphylactoid reactions without involving allergies.
- Doctors distinguish anaphylactoid reactions from true anaphylaxis by the cause.
- The patient had an anaphylactoid reaction to the contrast dye used in the X-ray.