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non-anaphylactic

|non-an-a-phy-lac-tic|

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/ˌnɑnænəfɪˈlæktɪk/

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/ˌnɒnænəfɪˈlæktɪk/

not causing anaphylaxis

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-anaphylactic' is formed from the prefix 'non-' (from Latin 'non', meaning 'not') plus 'anaphylactic' (from the medical noun 'anaphylaxis' derived from Greek elements 'ana-' and 'phylaxis').

Historical Evolution

'anaphylactic' was derived in modern medical English from 'anaphylaxis' (coined in the early 20th century from Greek roots), and the compound 'non-anaphylactic' arose by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to indicate absence of anaphylactic reaction.

Meaning Changes

Initially 'anaphylactic' meant 'relating to anaphylaxis'; the compound simply adds negation, so its meaning has remained a direct negation: 'not relating to or causing anaphylaxis.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not causing, characterized by, or associated with anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction).

The test batch was reported to be non-anaphylactic in laboratory animals.

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Last updated: 2025/09/29 04:22