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passive immunity

/ˈpæsɪv ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

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/ˈpæsɪv ɪˈmjuːnɪti/C1formalmedical
  • ruТип иммунитета, приобретаемый при переносе антител от одного человека к другому, либо естественным путем (например, от матери к плоду), либо искусственным (например, через инъекции антител), обеспечивающий немедленную, но временную защиту от патогенов.

A type of immunity acquired when antibodies are transferred from one individual to another, either naturally (e.g., from mother to fetus) or artificially (e.g., through antibody injections), providing immediate but temporary protection against pathogens.

  1. Acquired immunity from external antibodiesC1formal

    A type of immunity that occurs when a person is given antibodies from another source, rather than producing them through their own immune system.

    ruПриобретённый иммунитет от внешних антител

    • Newborns receive passive immunity from their mother's breast milk.
    • Passive immunity can be artificially induced through antibody injections.
    • The treatment provided immediate but temporary passive immunity against the disease.