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Arthus reaction

Arthus reaction noun: a hypersensitivity reaction involving the in situ formation of antigen/antibody complexes after the intradermal injection of an antigen.

Noun

Arthus reaction (plural Arthus reactions)

  1. A hypersensitivity reaction involving the in situ formation of antigen/antibody complexes after the intradermal injection of an antigen.

Forms of Arthus reaction

pluralArthus reactions

Origin of Arthus reaction

Discovered by Nicolas Maurice Arthus in 1903.

Questions about Arthus reaction

What does Arthus reaction mean?
Arthus reaction means a hypersensitivity reaction involving the in situ formation of antigen/antibody complexes after the intradermal injection of an antigen.
What part of speech is Arthus reaction?
Arthus reaction is a noun.
What is the plural of Arthus reaction?
The plural of Arthus reaction is Arthus reactions.

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