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

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

Perfusing donor organs with blood and other fluids while in transit lessens the possibility of tissue injury, inhibits damaging immune responses and maintains cellular homeostasis or equilibrium. —David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immune response

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

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