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

These chemicals have a similar structure to the molecules our bodies naturally make and operate in the endocannabinoid system, a cellular network that’s involved in regulating sleep, pain, inflammatory and immune responses, and hunger. — Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026

Existing strategies for managing dog allergies focus primarily on controlling the body's immune response rather than reducing allergen production at its source, according to the company's August study. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Moderna's vaccine is deemed safe and effective, eliciting a stronger immune response, especially in those over 50. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

They will be delivered to the same tissues, trigger similar levels of immune responses and degrade in similar ways. — Li Li, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immune response

• bons
• hans
• launce
• nonce
• sconce
• naissance
• nonchalance
• nonresponse
• renaissance

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