How do you spell Anaphylaxis?
Correct spelling
anaphylaxis
Remember PHY like 'physical' - your body physically overreacts to guard itself
Why is anaphylaxis spelled this way?
From Greek ana (against) + phylaxis (guarding). A severe allergic reaction where the body over-guards itself. The 'phy' in the middle is often misspelled 'fi'.
Common misspellings of anaphylaxis
anaphilaxisannafilaxisanaphalaxisanaphylaxsis
Example
The patient carried an EpiPen due to her risk of anaphylaxis from bee stings.