anaphylactic shock
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/æn.ə.fɪlˌæk.tɪk ˈʃɒk/ us/æn.ə.fɪlˌæk.tɪk ˈʃɑːk/ (also anaphylaxis , /ˌæn.ə.fɪlˈæk.sɪs/ /ˌæn.ə.fɪlˈæk.sɪs/)
过敏性休克
an extreme and dangerous allergic reaction to something eaten or touched
She was rushed to a nearby hospital, suffering from anaphylactic shock. 她因为过敏性休克被紧急送到附近的一家医院。
He started to itch all over, his tongue began to swell and he had difficulty breathing - all the symptoms of anaphylactic shock. 他开始全身发痒、舌头肿胀，同时出现呼吸困难——这些都是过敏性休克的症状。
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- Anaphylactic shock can come on suddenly.
- He went into anaphylactic shock at age 14 months after his first bite of a peanut.
- Joe was in anaphylactic shock and had to be revived with a shot of epinephrine.