anaphylatoxin

anaphylatoxin definition - medical

an·a·phyl·a·tox·in or an·a·phyl·o·tox·in (ănˌə-fĭlˌə-tŏkˈsĭn)

noun
A substance that may cause the release of histamine and other compounds that cause hypersensitivity, thus triggering some or all of the symptoms of anaphylaxis.

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