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a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen
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The body's defense function that produces antibodies to foreign antigens. It is important in organ and tissue transplantation since the body is likely to reject new tissues.
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Response of the body to contact with an antigen that leads to the formation of antibodies and sensitized lymphocytes. Designed to render harmless the antigen and the pathogen producing it.
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The activity of the immune system against foreign substances (antigens).
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The immune response is the general reaction of the body to substances that are foreign or treated as foreign. It may take various forms eg antibody production, cell-mediated immunity, immunological tolerance, or hypersensitivity (allergy).
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