humoral immunity

American

[hyoo-mer-uhl-i-myoo-ni-tee] / ˈhju mər əl ɪˈmju nɪ ti /

noun

Immunology. Also called antibody-mediated immunity. the body's production of antibodies in response to the presence of an antigen, as triggered by such conditions as a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, an autoimmune disease, or any of numerous allergies.

humoral immunity Scientific

Immunity resulting from a humoral immune response.

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humoral immunity

The review carried out suggests inactivated vaccines are a safe and affordable option that primarily activate humoral immunity -- the part of our immune system that produces antibodies.

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024

B-cells are called the agents of humoral immunity because they synthesize antibodies that circulate freely in the blood.

From Time Magazine Archive

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