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acquired immunity

 
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–noun Immunology.
immunity arising from exposure to antigens.

Origin:
1930–35
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acquired immunity  
n.  Immunity obtained either from the development of antibodies in response to exposure to an antigen, as from vaccination or an attack of an infectious disease, or from the transmission of antibodies, as from mother to fetus through the placenta or the injection of antiserum.
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Main Entry: acquired immunity
Function: noun
: immunity that develops after exposure to a suitable agent (as by an attack of a disease or by injection of antigens)—compare ACTIVE IMMUNITY, NATURALIMMUNITY, PASSIVE IMMUNITY
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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acquired immunity n.
Immunity obtained either from the development of antibodies in response to exposure to an antigen, as from vaccination or an attack of an infectious disease, or from the transmission of antibodies, as from mother to fetus through the placenta or the injection of antiserum.

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