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Immunity, Active

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Definition: Resistance to a disease agent resulting from the production of specific antibodies by the host, either after exposure to the disease or after vaccination.  coordinate with specific disease / immunol   
See Also Immunotherapy
Other names Responses, Active Immune; Response, Active Immune; Immunities, Active; Immune Responses, Active; Immune Response, Active; Active Immunity; Active Immunities; Active Immune Responses; Active Immune Response

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