hyperimmunize

verb

hy·per·im·mu·nize | \ ˌhī-pər-ˈi-myə-ˌnīz

hyperimmunized; hyperimmunizing

Definition of hyperimmunize

: to induce a high level of immunity or of circulating antibodies in (as by a long course of injections of antigen, repeated increasing doses of antigen, or the use of adjuvants with the antigen) They have tested its specificity in animals hyperimmunized against an array of atypical mycobacteria, and have not detected any cross-reactivity…— Chris Anne Raymond

Other Words from hyperimmunize

hyperimmunization \ ˌhī-pər-ˌi-myə-nə-ˈzā-shən also -i-ˌmyü-nə-

\ noun, plural hyperimmunizations

hyperimmunization of research animals

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hyperimmunize

transitive verb

hy·per·im·mu·nize

variants: or British hyperimmunise \ ˌhī-pə-ˈrim-yə-ˌnīz

hyperimmunized or British hyperimmunised; hyperimmunizing or British hyperimmunising

Medical Definition of hyperimmunize

: to induce a high level of immunity or of circulating antibodies in (as by a long course of injections of antigen, repeated increasing doses of antigen, or the use of adjuvants along with the antigen) hyperimmunized the rabbits to various antigens

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