Passive immunity

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Passive immunity
TermPassive immunity
Short definitionpassive immunity - (pronounced) (PA-siv ih-MYOO-nih-tee) A type of immunity that occurs when a person is given antibodies instead of making them by their own immune system. For example, passive immunity occurs when a baby receives a mother's antibodies through the placenta or breast milk. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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passive immunity - (pronounced) (PA-siv ih-MYOO-nih-tee) A type of immunity that occurs when a person is given antibodies instead of making them by their own immune system. For example, passive immunity occurs when a baby receives a mother's antibodies through the placenta or breast milk. It can also occur when a person receives an injection of antibodies to protect against the effects of a toxin such as snake venom. Passive immunity provides immediate protection but only lasts a few weeks or months

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