| immunity resulting from the injection of antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes from another organism or, in infants, from the transfer of antibodies through the placenta or from colostrum. |
| passive immunity n. Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as through injection or placental transfer to a fetus. passive immunization n. |
passive immunity n.
Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as through injection or placental transfer to a fetus.
passive immunity  (pās'ĭv) Pronunciation Key
See under acquired immunity. |