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cellular immunity

American  
[sel-yuh-ler-i-myoo-ni-tee] / ˈsɛl yə lər ɪˈmyu nɪ ti /

noun

  1. Immunology. Also called cell-mediated immunity. immunity that relies on the action of immune cells, such as T lymphocytes, rather than on the production of antibodies.

cellular immunity Scientific  
/ sĕl′yə-lər /

  1. See cell-mediated immunity

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Cellular immunity is widely credited with staving off the worst ravages of COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2023

Cellular immunity, the immune response that involves T-cells and other immune cells but not antibodies, is likely driving much of this protection.

From Scientific American • Feb. 25, 2022

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