adoptive immunotherapy
| Dictionary: adoptive immunotherapy |
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A form of immunotherapy used in the treatment of cancer in which an individual's own white blood cells are coupled with a naturally produced growth factor to enhance their cancer-fighting capacity.
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| Medical Dictionary: a·dop·tive immunotherapy |
(ə-dŏp'tĭv)
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The passive transfer of immunity from an immune donor through inoculation with sensitized white blood cells, transfer factor, immune RNA, or antibodies in serum or gamma globulin.
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