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
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
That sparks an immune response that forms blood clots, ultimately causing the heart attack.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
According to Gefen, this could point to a unique immune response that helps keep superagers cognitively sharp.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Ndung'u suspects genetic factors may have helped the four women mount a more effective immune response.
—David Cox, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Immune response.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immune%20response. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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