| passive exercise |
An exercise in which a joint is moved without using the muscles that ordinarily control the joint. Passive exercise is an important part of rehabilitation from rotator cuff surgery because it helps to prevent the buildup of scar tissue.
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/Rotator-Cuff-Tear/RCI_gl...
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| passive immunity |
Immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies or T-lymphocytes from another individual.
Ãâó: www.genpromag.com/Glossary~LETTER~P.html
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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 immunotherapy |
Process in which individuals with advanced disease (who have low levels of HIV antibody production) are infused with plasma rich in HIV antibodies or an immunoglobulin concentrate (HIVIG) from such plasma. The plasma is obtained from asymptomatic HIVpositive individuals with high levels of HIV antibodies.
Ãâó: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| passive |
(exercise /movement) Movement is not brought about by the person
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/6...
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