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an impermanent form of acquired immunity in which antibodies against a disease are acquired naturally (as through the placenta to an unborn child) or artificially (as by injection of antiserum)
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| passive immunity |
Immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies or T-lymphocytes from another individual.
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| passive immunity |
Immunity produced by providing an animal with antibodies or immunologic cells from another source, such as colostrum. Compare with 'active immunity.'
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| passive immunity |
Providing temporary protection from disease through the administration of exogenously produced antibody (ie, transplacental transmission of antibodies to the fetus or the injection of immune globulin for specific preventive purposes).
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| passive immunity |
Immunity due to immune cells or antibodies received by artificial injection or from the parent. It may be possible to protect chicks from some infectious diseases by immunizing the hen.
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