Definition of Active immunity

1. Noun. A form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens.

Generic synonyms: Acquired Immunity

Medical Definition of Active immunity

1. An organisms resistance to disease or infection, developed because the organisms immune system has produced antibodies after an infection or innoculation. (06 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Active Immunity

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active aldehyde
active anaphylaxis
active application
active biomass
active birth
active carbon dioxide
active caries
active centre
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active congestion
active electrode
active formaldehyde
active formyl
active immunity (current term)
active immunity (current term)
active immunization
active inflammation
active labour
active length-tension curve
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active mutant
active placebo
active placebo
active principle
active prophylaxis

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