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anaphylaxis
Definition:
(nou) hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
Examples:
It is managed in the same manner as anaphylaxis.
Reactions can progress to anaphylaxis.
Seldom it can result in anaphylaxis.
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Common mistakes of anaphylaxis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people place the stress on the wrong syllable, saying "anaphylaxis" as ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs instead of the correct ˌænəfəˈlæk.sɪs. Tip: Remember to stress the "lax" syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the first syllable "ana" as "anna" (/ˈænə/ instead of /ˈænə/). This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in "anaphylaxis."
- Overemphasizing consonants: When saying "anaphylaxis," some individuals overemphasize the "ph" sound, pronouncing it too harshly. The correct sound is softer, as in "f." Tip: Keep the "ph" sound light and fluid.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to skip the second syllable, saying "anaphylaxis" as "anaphylx" (/ˈænəflæks/). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pronounce each syllable clearly: "an-a-phy-lax-is."
- Mismatching regional accents: People may confuse the US and UK pronunciations, leading to variations like "anaphylaxis" as /ˈænəfɪlæksɪs/ in UK English. Tip: Be aware of regional differences, but aim for clarity in your pronunciation.