humoral immunity

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The component of the immune response involving the transformation of B cells into plasma cells that produce and secrete antibodies to a specific antigen.

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Words nearby humoral immunity

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How to use humoral immunity in a sentence

What sets him apart from so many of his contemporaries was his rare immunity from the influence of prevailing ideas.
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler|John Henry Crosby|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The central issue is de facto immunity traditionally given to bishops and cardinals.
How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF|Jason Berry|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A warrant was issued for her arrest along with her husband, who lost his immunity as he was now forced from office.
Mexico’s First Lady of Murder Is on the Lam|Michael Daly|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Prior to her arrest, Johnson was living under partial immunity in Gent, Belgium, while a case was being built against her.
Caught: Female Assassin Who Allegedly Murdered Five American Nuns|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

However, the act that gives blanket immunity seems only to apply to licensed dealers.
Victim’s Parents Sue Merchants of the Aurora Massacre|Cliff Schecter|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Violation of the immunity due to those who come with this mission, duly accredited, in the form prescribed by international law.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
And the Christians claim this immunity from attack as a triumph of their arms, and a further proof of the truth of their religion.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
The Swiss take precaution to protect themselves from their ravages as other folk do to procure immunity from floods.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
The stage has continued to enjoy a species of traditional immunity from all the reprobation which swearing is presumed to incur.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman
Our closest imitation of natural immunity is vaccination against small-pox.
The Treatment of Hay Fever|George Frederick Laidlaw

Scientific definitions for humoral immunity

humoral immunity

Immunity resulting from a humoral immune response.