____________________ refers to the life-threatening allergic phenomenon characterized by severe hypotension and profound bronchial constriction due to the presence of large amounts of chemical mediators in the blood released from mast cells and basophils in response to a particular allergen

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Anaphylaxis

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What will be an ideal response?

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