aphylaxis

aphylaxis definition - medical

a·phy·lax·is (āˌfə-lăkˈsĭs, ăfˌə-)

noun
Lack of protection against disease. Also called nonimmunity.

Related Forms:

  • aˌphy·lacˈtic (-lăkˈtĭk) adjective

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