active immunity
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active immunity
n.
Immunity resulting from the development of antibodies in response to the presence of an antigen, as from vaccination or exposure to an infectious disease.
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active immunity
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Immunity resulting from the development of antibodies in response to the presence of an antigen, as from vaccination or exposure to an infectious disease.
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active immunity
or adaptive immunity
a type of immunity resulting from the stimulation of the immune response by an immunogen.
a type of immunity resulting from the stimulation of the immune response by an immunogen.
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active immunity
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Resistance to a disease or other biological or chemical agents acquired naturally as a result of exposure to the disease or agent; can also be acquired artificially by use of a vaccine containing a weakened or deadened form of the agent, stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies long after the initial exposure.
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categories related to 'active immunity'
- Diagnostic Terminology - active immunity: production of antibodies by body’s cells following attack of disease or immunization
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