Anaphylatoxin

/ænəfɪˈlæktɑksɪn/ noun

A small peptide or protein fragment that triggers mast cell degranulation and anaphylactic-like reactions, particularly produced during complement activation.

From anaphylaxis + -toxin (Greek toxikon, poison), naming a substance that triggers anaphylaxis-like effects chemically.

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