passive immunity

pas·sive im·mu·ni·ty

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Definitions of passive immunity words

noun passive immunity immunity resulting from the injection of antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes from another organism or, in infants, from the transfer of antibodies through the placenta or from colostrum. 1
noun passive immunity immunity (to a disease) acquired by the injection of antibodies from an animal or person who has acquired active immunity 0
noun passive immunity temporary immunity acquired by a child from antibodies transferred from the mother, either while the child is in the womb or when the child drinks the mother's milk 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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