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passive immunity Definition

passive immunity

noun

  1. immunity (to a disease) acquired by the injection of antibodies from an animal or person who has acquired active immunity
  2. temporary immunity acquired by a child from antibodies transferred from the mother, either while the child is in the womb or when the child drinks the mother's milk

passive immunity Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • confer: The objective is to confer some passive immunity to the agent that causes PMWS at the pig's most susceptible age.