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immunization

Definition:
Deliberate stimulation of the host's immune response. Active immunization involves administration of antigens or immunologic adjuvants. Passive immunization involves administration of immune sera or lymphocytes or their extracts (e.g., transfer factor, immune RNA) or transplantation of immunocompetent cell producing tissue (thymus or bone marrow).
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • active immunisation
  • immunostimulation (therapy)
  • active immunization
  • passive immunization
  • passive immunisation
  • immunisation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3926
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