seroconversion

(sir′ō kən vʉrz̸hən)

noun

Immunology the process of producing antibodies in response to a specific antigen

See seroconversion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Development of antibodies in blood serum as a result of infection or immunization.

Related Forms:

  • seˌro·con·vertˈ (-vûrtˈ) verb

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