| hyperimmune | A state where the bodys immune system is extremely reactive against a particular antigen when it normally would not be. This occurs when the antigen is introduced into the body in large amounts (for example: by repeated injections) such that lots of hyperimmune antibodies build up against it. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| hyperimmune antibody | An antibody which occurs in a hyperimmune individual and which targets the antigen that has brought on the hyperimmunity. (09 Oct 1997) |
| hyperimmune serum | Serum prepared from animals that have recently received repeated injections or applications of a chosen antigen, thus the serum should contain a very high concentration of polyclonal antibodies against that antigen. (18 Nov 1997) |