| adoptive immunotherapy n. A form of immunotherapy used in the treatment of cancer in which an individual's own white blood cells are coupled with a naturally produced growth factor to enhance their cancer-fighting capacity. |
adoptive immunotherapy a·dop·tive immunotherapy (ə-dŏp'tĭv)
n.
The passive transfer of immunity from an immune donor through inoculation with sensitized white blood cells, transfer factor, immune RNA, or antibodies in serum or gamma globulin.