immune response
Plural
immune responses
1
the body's defensive reaction to foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies
- The vaccine works by stimulating the immune response to build resistance against the virus.
- Allergies are often the result of an overactive immune response to harmless substances like pollen.
- Researchers are studying how different diets can influence the immune response to infections.
- After the infection, her body's immune response helped her recover quickly.
- The immune response can sometimes mistakenly target the body's own tissues, leading to autoimmune diseases.
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