anaphylactogen

anaphylactogen definition - medical

an·a·phy·lac·to·gen (ănˌə-fə-lăkˈtə-jən)

noun
A substance capable of producing anaphylaxis in an individual.

Related Forms:

  • anˌa·phy·lacˌto·genˈic (-jĕnˈĭk) adjective

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