passive immunity
noun
: short-acting immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies (as by injection of gamma globulin) compare active immunity
passive immunization
noun
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These include the following: Encourage passive immunity: Passive immunity occurs when immunoglobulins develop in response to an emergency.
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
Antibodies also have several significant clinical applications, including detecting previous infections, supporting passive immunity, treating autoimmune diseases, and aiding in diagnostic approaches.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
There was also one medication: palivizumab, a short-acting monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity (protection with antibodies created outside a person's own body) to infants for up to one month at a time.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023
Additionally, active immunity is long-lasting but takes a few weeks to develop; passive immunity is immediate but temporary.
—Leah Groth, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
Antibodies also have several significant clinical applications, including detecting previous infections, supporting passive immunity, treating autoimmune diseases, and aiding in diagnostic approaches.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
There was also one medication: palivizumab, a short-acting monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity (protection with antibodies created outside a person's own body) to infants for up to one month at a time.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023
Additionally, active immunity is long-lasting but takes a few weeks to develop; passive immunity is immediate but temporary.
—Leah Groth, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
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“Passive immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passive%20immunity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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