Aphylaxis
aphylaxis
aphylaxis a·phy·lax·is (ā’fə-lāk’sĭs, āf’ə-)
n.
Lack of protection against disease. Also called nonimmunity.
a’phy·lac’tic (-lāk’tĭk) adj.
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