Anaphylaxis
Definition
A state of acute, systemic, and violent allergic hypersensitivity of the body, structurally occurring upon the introduction of a foreign substance (antigen) to which the body was previously sensitized. This severe immunological phenomenon involves massive mast cell degranulation and can rapidly progress to circulatory shock, obstructive laryngeal edema, and cardio-respiratory arrest, requiring immediate emergency medical care.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anaphylaxis
- Systemic allergic reaction
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular clinical plural and genitive structural variations. |
| Formation | Scientific neologism coined by Charles Richet combining the Greek 'ana-' (against) and 'phylaxis' (protection). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.na.fi.lak.ˈsi.e] |
| Source | The Lancet Medical Dictionary and World Allergy Organization Guidelines |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Cercetările timpurii asupra fenomenului de anafilaxie i-au adus savantului Charles Richet Premiul Nobel.
EN: Early research into the phenomenon of anaphylaxis earned scientist Charles Richet the Nobel Prize.
RO: Orice suspiciune de anafilaxie impune monitorizarea imediată a căilor aeriene și a ritmului cardiac.
EN: Any suspicion of anaphylaxis requires immediate monitoring of the airways and heart rate.
RO: Factorii declanșatori comuni pentru o anafilaxie includ medicamentele, alimentele specifice și înțepăturile de insecte.
EN: Common triggers for anaphylaxis include medications, specific foods, and insect stings.
Idioms & Phrases
Anafilaxie indusă de alimente / Food-induced anaphylaxis
RO: Reacție sistemică severă provocată de ingestia accidentală a unor alergeni alimentari puternici precum nucile sau crustaceele.
EN: A severe systemic reaction caused by the accidental ingestion of potent food allergens such as tree nuts or shellfish.
Anafilaxie idiopatică / Idiopathic anaphylaxis
RO: Formă de hipersensibilitate generalizată acută pentru care investigațiile clinice detaliate nu pot stabili o cauză externă clară.
EN: A form of acute generalized hypersensitivity for which detailed clinical investigations cannot establish a clear external cause.
Prevenția episoadelor de anafilaxie / Anaphylaxis prevention
RO: Strategie medicală pe termen lung axată pe evitarea strictă a alergenilor cunoscuți și purtarea permanentă a kitului de urgență.
EN: A long-term medical strategy focused on strict avoidance of known allergens and permanently carrying an emergency kit.
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