immune response

noun

1. any of the body's immunologic reactions to an antigen.

immune response

noun

1. the reaction of an organism's body to foreign materials (antigens), including the production of antibodies

immune response

/ ĭ-myo̅o̅n′ /

1. A protective response of the body's immune system to an antigen, especially a microorganism or virus that causes disease. The immune response involves the action of lymphocytes that deactivate antigens either by stimulating the production of antibodies (humoral immune response) or by a direct attack on foreign cells (cell-mediated immune response.) An inability to produce a normal immune response results in immunodeficiency diseases such as AIDS.
2. See also cell-mediated immune response

Word History and Origins

Origin of immune response¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

They said they believe PNA5 dials back the microglia's overly active immune response and brings it closer to a normal state.

From Science Daily

The new vaccine combines the traditional pertussis antigens with an innovative adjuvant called T-vant, which boosts the body's immune response specifically in the respiratory tract.

From Science Daily

Using this model, the researchers proved that the virus can infect the cells directly and that the cells can't protect themselves against it through an immune response.

From Science Daily

The findings add to a growing set of studies showing that certain nutrient deficiencies are associated with IL-13 production and a "type 2" immune response.

From Science Daily

They are part of the body's normal immune response to vaccination and tend to resolve themselves within a day or two.

From BBC