passive immunity
passive immunity
Definition
passive immunity
noun
- immunity (to a disease) acquired by the injection of antibodies from an animal or person who has acquired active immunity
- 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.
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