Lifesaving device for one with severe allergies Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 14, 2022 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 14, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 14, 2022 · 50-Down · 6 letters
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An epinephrine/adrenaline autoinjector. A device designed to ease the symptoms of anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock, so as to save the life of the victim of the extreme allergic reaction, by injecting a dose of adrenaline/epinephrine through a spring-loaded needle that punches into the tissue it is triggered against.
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