anaphylactic shock
US /ˌæn.ə.fɪˈlæk.tɪk ˈʃɑːk/
UK /ˌæn.ə.fɪˈlæk.tɪk ˈʃɑːk/
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過敏性休克
a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur very quickly, characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face, throat, and tongue
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After being stung by a bee, he went into anaphylactic shock and needed immediate medical attention.
被蜜蜂蜇傷後，他出現了過敏性休克，需要立即就醫。
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People with severe allergies often carry an epinephrine auto-injector to treat anaphylactic shock.
患有嚴重過敏症的人通常會攜帶腎上腺素自動注射器來治療過敏性休克。