active immunity

American  

noun

Immunology.

1. immunity in an organism resulting from its own production of antibody or lymphocytes.

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active immunity Scientific  

1. See under acquired immunity

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Etymology

Origin of active immunity

First recorded in 1910–15

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How does active-immunity compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• active immunity vs. passive immunity

Example Sentences

“Telegram’s moderators actively monitor public parts of the platform and accept user reports in order to remove content that breaches our terms of service,” said Remi Vaughn, a Telegram spokesman.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2023

There is currently no easy way to actively monitor and analyze the degradation of the material quality of these widely used devices.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023

Schofield calls the 27,000-acre El Sauz Ranch near the Mexico border a “living laboratory,” where camera traps allow the team to actively monitor ocelot movements, habitat use, competition with other predators, and more.

From National Geographic • Oct. 5, 2023

When Pelosi is staying at her San Francisco residence, officers actively monitor the external camera feeds to ensure perimeter security, one official said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022

During its normal course of business, the IRS does not actively monitor bank accounts.

From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018