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allergen
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A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
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allergic reaction
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The body's exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface agent.
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anaphylaxis
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An extreme, possibly life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.
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envenomation
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The act of injecting venom
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epi
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A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction
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histamines
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Substance released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis
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leukotrienes
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Chemical substances that contribute to anaphylaxis; released by the immune system in allergic reactions
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toxin
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A poison or harmful substance.
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urticaria
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Small spots of generalized itching and/or burning that appear as multiple raised areas on the skin; hives
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wheal
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A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction.
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