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<immunology> An inflammatory reactions produced by an antigen combining with IgE bound to a mast cell that produces degranulation of the mast cell and subsequent release of histamine and histamine like substances.
This can produce a localised or global immune reponse that results in an acute allergic reaction with shortness of breath, rash, wheezing, hypotension.
See: hypersensitivity.
(18 Nov 2007)
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