| humoral immunity |
the immune response mediated by the Th2 subset of CD4 cells. Humoral immunity is stimulated by cytokines including IL-4 and IL-6, and carried out by plasma cells (derived from B-cells) which produce antibodies.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/pubs/beta/1999/be990414.html
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| human papillomavirus |
a papovavirus. Many strains of HPV cause warts, including condylomata acuminata (genital warts). Certain strains (eg,16, 18) are associated with cervical and anal cancer.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/pubs/beta/1999/be990414.html
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| human growth hormone |
A chemical messenger in the body that stimulates tissue growth. A synthetic version is available by prescription for children with growth retardation and persons with significant wasting (weight loss).
Ãâó: www.thebody.com/hivnews/aidscare/dec97/pullout.htm...
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| human papillomavirus |
Virus that is transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. Certain high-risk types of this virus are considered to be the leading cause of cervical cancer.
Ãâó: www.pbs.org/secondopinion/episodes/cervicalcancera...
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| humoral |
pertaining to body fluids or substances contained in them
Ãâó: www.orgsites.com/fl/adjuvantdisease/_pgg9.php3
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