immune response

noun

: a bodily response to an antigen that occurs when lymphocytes identify the antigenic molecule as foreign and induce the formation of antibodies and lymphocytes capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless

called also immune reaction

Examples of immune response in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

View 1 Images New research has found that a chemical abundant in fruits, vegetables and plant products can suppress the immune response seen in food allergies. —New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024

IgG is the most common antibody in the blood and normally plays a beneficial role in a robust immune response. —Johnson & Johnson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps fight infection or heal injuries. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024

Furthermore, this research offers a personalized approach to vaccination, recommending booster delays following breakthrough infections to maximize immune response. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

immune response

noun

: a bodily response to a foreign substance, cell, or tissue that involves the formation of antibodies and cells capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless

called also immune reaction

Medical Definition

immune response

noun

: a bodily response to an antigen that occurs when lymphocytes identify the antigenic molecule as foreign and induce the formation of antibodies and lymphocytes capable of reacting with it and rendering it harmless

called also immune reaction