Adaptive Immunity

Adaptiv immunitet

Engelsk definition

Protection from an infectious disease agent that is mediated by B- and T- LYMPHOCYTES following exposure to specific antigen, and characterized by IMMUNOLOGIC MEMORY. It can result from either previous infection with that agent or vaccination (IMMUNITY, ACTIVE), or transfer of antibody or lymphocytes from an immune donor (IMMUNIZATION, PASSIVE).

Svenska synonymer

Förvärvad immunitet Adaptiv immunrespons

Engelska synonymer

Adoptive Immunity Immunity, Adoptive Immunity, Adaptive Acquired Immunity Immunity, Acquired Hybrid Immunity Hybrid Immunities Immunity, Hybrid Adaptive Immune Response Immune Response, Adaptive Response, Adaptive Immune