What Are Some Examples of Ways That Friends in Midlife

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Essay

What are some examples of ways that friends in midlife depend on one another?

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Definitions:

Anaphylactic Shock

A severe, often fatal form of shock characterized by smooth muscle contraction and capillary dilation initiated by cytotropic (IgE class) antibodies.

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, that increases heart rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in the fight-or-flight response.

Allergist

A specialist who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances including mold, dust, fur, pollen, foods, drugs, and chemicals.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones, leading to acute pain and other digestive symptoms.