| immediate hypersensitivity | An exaggerated immune response mediated by antibodies, in particular IgE. See: allergy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| immediate hypersensitivity reaction | An immune response mediated by antibody, usually IgE, which occurs within minutes after a second encounter with an antigen, resulting in the release of histamine and subsequent swelling and vasodilation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immediate insertion denture | A complete or partial denture constructed for insertion immediately following the removal of natural teeth. Synonym: immediate insertion denture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immediate percussion | The striking of the part under examination directly with the finger or a plessor, without the intervention of another finger or plessimeter. Synonym: direct percussion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immediate posttraumatic automatism | A posttraumatic state in which the patient performs automatically without immediate or later memory of that behaviour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immediate posttraumatic convulsion | A convulsion beginning very soon after injury. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immediate reaction | Local or generalised response that begins within a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to an antigen to which the individual has been sensitised. See: skin test, wheal-and-erythema reaction. Synonym: early reaction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immediate transfusion | Transfusion of blood from the donor to the receptor, either through a tube connecting their blood or by suturing the vessels together. Synonym: immediate transfusion. (05 Mar 2000) |