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

Because itching is often triggered by histamine (a chemical in the body associated with immune responses), dermatologists had reason to think that antihistamines could effectively subdue the itching caused by eczema. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 30 July 2026

Chronic stress can affect sleep, blood pressure, immune response and mental health. — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

However, the agency noted that the peptide poses the risk of a potentially dangerous immune response. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

Inflammation Goes Down While some inflammation is a healthy and normal immune response, chronic inflammation (lasting for months to years) can damage the cells in your body and increase your risk of several conditions. — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 25 July 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