Antianaphylaxis

/ˌæntiænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ noun

Prevention or treatment of anaphylaxis; the opposite of or resistance to anaphylactic reactions.

Direct combination of 'anti-' with 'anaphylaxis' (Greek 'ana-phylaxis', reversed protection). Appeared in medical literature in the early 20th century as anaphylaxis was being studied and understood.

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