anaphylactoid

/ˌænəfɪˈlæktɔɪd/
adjective
  1. 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.
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