Type III Hypersensitivity

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A hypersensitivity reaction resulting from the deposition of antigen-antibody immune complexes in tissues, which trigger activation of the complement system.

**Synonyms:** - Type 3 Hypersensitivity Reaction - Type 3 Hypersensitivity Reaction - Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction - Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction